Job Coach - Supported Internships
| Posting date: | 27 June 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 July 2024 |
| Location: | Paignton, Devon |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | South Devon College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PS2507 |
Summary
Job Coach – Supported Internships
PS2507
Salary: £15,473 to £16,264 per annum (pro rata of £22,620 – £23,775)
Contract Type: 30 hours Per Week, 38 weeks per year. Fractional, Term-time only. Permanent.
Location: Paignton, Devon
We are looking for a committed individual to support young people with learning difficulties and disabilities to enable them to pursue their ambitions in relation to gaining sustainable paid employment. The role would include: building relationships with local employers to develop high quality and meaningful supported internships and work experience placements; supporting learners to progress across a range of individualised personal development targets and employability qualification(s); transitioning learners into work and supporting learners in work placements. This role will work as part of the Bridges into Work programme.
The successful candidate will hold a qualification in Coaching and Mentoring to allow them to offer high quality, personalised support for learners with disabilities. You will need to be a team player and follow person centred approaches to support learners’ in development of skills and knowledge of themselves, expectations and needs in relation to the world of work.
In return, you can expect access to an exciting range of training, apprenticeship and opportunities for degree level study alongside your work to keep you at the top of your game, as well as generous holiday allowance of 25 days pro rata and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.
The staff at South Devon College are truly inspirational and this is a reflection on the whole College culture of continuous improvement and support for all of our students and communities. We hold the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Platinum accreditation, the highest level awarded by the people management standard. This prominent distinction confirms the College’s status as not just a leading Further Education College, but also as a top employer in the country, as it joins the top 7% of accredited organisations across the UK.
We aim to provide our learners with excellent teaching and learning. Our staff are highly adept at working with and developing skills and knowledge in learners from different backgrounds. Our staff have consistently high expectations of all students and generate high levels of enthusiasm for participation in, and commitment to learning.
Our staff are integral to maintaining our passion and high-performance levels, and we reward our staff for this. Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work-life balance, and include:
25 days annual leave including the option to purchase additional holiday days;
Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement;
Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days;
Local Government Pension Scheme Employer pension contributions of 16% OR Teacher’s Pension Scheme Employer contributions of 28.68%;
Hybrid and flexible working patterns;
Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests;
Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes;
Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme);
On Site Nursery (Mama Bears);
Employee Assistance Programmes;
Discounted travel schemes.
Closing Date: Thursday 4th July 2024 (Midnight)
Interview Date: Wednesday 10th July 2024
To view the full job description and person specification, please click here.
For further information regarding this role, please contact Alex Howarth at ahowarth@southdevon.ac.uk.
To apply and for a full job description please visit the Jobs page of the South Devon College website www.southdevon.ac.uk/jobs. Please do NOT send CVs, we only accept applications via the relevant form on our dedicated recruitment website.
We offer hybrid and flexible working patterns and welcome applications from people who wish to apply using these options.
Please note that you will be required to be in possession of an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment at the College.
This College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promoting the welfare of students, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The College is committed to applying its Single Equality Scheme at all stages of recruitment and selection. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion/belief, age, pregnancy or maternity leave, or union membership.
Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate the particular needs of any candidate who has notified us of a disability. This may include changing the timing or location of any interview to enable the candidate to attend, providing information in different formats or larger type, etc.
This College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promoting the welfare of learners, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
PS2507
Salary: £15,473 to £16,264 per annum (pro rata of £22,620 – £23,775)
Contract Type: 30 hours Per Week, 38 weeks per year. Fractional, Term-time only. Permanent.
Location: Paignton, Devon
We are looking for a committed individual to support young people with learning difficulties and disabilities to enable them to pursue their ambitions in relation to gaining sustainable paid employment. The role would include: building relationships with local employers to develop high quality and meaningful supported internships and work experience placements; supporting learners to progress across a range of individualised personal development targets and employability qualification(s); transitioning learners into work and supporting learners in work placements. This role will work as part of the Bridges into Work programme.
The successful candidate will hold a qualification in Coaching and Mentoring to allow them to offer high quality, personalised support for learners with disabilities. You will need to be a team player and follow person centred approaches to support learners’ in development of skills and knowledge of themselves, expectations and needs in relation to the world of work.
In return, you can expect access to an exciting range of training, apprenticeship and opportunities for degree level study alongside your work to keep you at the top of your game, as well as generous holiday allowance of 25 days pro rata and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.
The staff at South Devon College are truly inspirational and this is a reflection on the whole College culture of continuous improvement and support for all of our students and communities. We hold the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Platinum accreditation, the highest level awarded by the people management standard. This prominent distinction confirms the College’s status as not just a leading Further Education College, but also as a top employer in the country, as it joins the top 7% of accredited organisations across the UK.
We aim to provide our learners with excellent teaching and learning. Our staff are highly adept at working with and developing skills and knowledge in learners from different backgrounds. Our staff have consistently high expectations of all students and generate high levels of enthusiasm for participation in, and commitment to learning.
Our staff are integral to maintaining our passion and high-performance levels, and we reward our staff for this. Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work-life balance, and include:
25 days annual leave including the option to purchase additional holiday days;
Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement;
Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days;
Local Government Pension Scheme Employer pension contributions of 16% OR Teacher’s Pension Scheme Employer contributions of 28.68%;
Hybrid and flexible working patterns;
Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests;
Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes;
Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme);
On Site Nursery (Mama Bears);
Employee Assistance Programmes;
Discounted travel schemes.
Closing Date: Thursday 4th July 2024 (Midnight)
Interview Date: Wednesday 10th July 2024
To view the full job description and person specification, please click here.
For further information regarding this role, please contact Alex Howarth at ahowarth@southdevon.ac.uk.
To apply and for a full job description please visit the Jobs page of the South Devon College website www.southdevon.ac.uk/jobs. Please do NOT send CVs, we only accept applications via the relevant form on our dedicated recruitment website.
We offer hybrid and flexible working patterns and welcome applications from people who wish to apply using these options.
Please note that you will be required to be in possession of an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment at the College.
This College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promoting the welfare of students, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The College is committed to applying its Single Equality Scheme at all stages of recruitment and selection. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion/belief, age, pregnancy or maternity leave, or union membership.
Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate the particular needs of any candidate who has notified us of a disability. This may include changing the timing or location of any interview to enable the candidate to attend, providing information in different formats or larger type, etc.
This College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promoting the welfare of learners, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).