Job Coach - Supported Internship Programme - CS11987
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 26 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £24,317 bob blwyddyn, pro rata |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 26 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Pershore, Worcestershire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Warwick College Group |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | CS11987 |
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£21,810.48 per annum - Salary estimation based on 37 hours per week, Term Time Only: 40 weeks per year. For any roles that start part way through the academic year, the annual salary will be pro rata to the remaining months
PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS (THE CHILDREN’S ACT 1989)
Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College).
This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.
BACKGROUND TO THE POST
WCG is looking to appoint an experienced practitioner to help provide high quality and effective job coaching, enabling students with SEN to be successful in their work placements as part of an internship programme. The person would work with the Head of School for Supported Learning and Engagement as well as the Supported Learning team to meet the needs of Supported Interns that are recruited as part of a programme offer.
The person appointed will support the interns, manage their day-to-day work placements and seek out new opportunities in conjunction with the work experience coordinator. They will support the intern at college one day per week, with selection, delivery and assessment of the employability modules and assist with job searching, application, interview techniques for future employment opportunities. They will support interns to apply for any associated supporting finance such as Access to Work through the DWP.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop effective job caching and employment plans
Teach and assess the employability qualification.
Communicate with students to understand their goals and ambitions
Assist students to discover and overcome their personal barriers and set goals
Assess the strengths of students and teach them to use them effectively
Assess the aptitudes, aspirations and potential of students and consider these against potential opportunities around the host company
Network with internal teams within the host company, to influence key stakeholders and negotiate terms and timing for tailored student placements.
Produce detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for specific tasks students will undertake in a work placement.
Guide students in learning to complete job tasks
Help in the development of motivation and skills
Provide pastoral care for young people with special educational needs and disabilities to enable them to achieve the aims of the internship.
Promote self-determination and ownership in students towards finding paid employment on completion of the internship.
Work with young people with differing capabilities and needs within the same peer group
Provide coaching in effective job search techniques
Assist people with disabilities in developing social and life skills
Advise on workplace accommodations for people with disabilities
Monitor and evaluate progress of students
Keep records and documentation and prepare appropriate reports
Participate in required Job Coach training
To attend college delivered ‘Teaching Essentials’ training
In order to support during busy exam periods, you may be asked to undertake exam invigilator duties. The College will provide training.
The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level.
OFFERS OF WORK
For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
When you join WCG we offer you a whole host of employee benefits, including:
● Generous leave entitlement plus up to 4 free College Closure days a year included in the salary calculations
● WCG offers all employees who are carers, the option to request a period of Carer’s Leave that is equal to their usual working week, paid at their normal pay
● Comprehensive training programme
● Leadership & Management training programme to develop our next generation of managers
● Superb health and wellbeing support with Wellbeing@WCG
● The opportunity to join our voluntary health cash plan run by Health Shield
● Discounted Full Cost Recovery courses
● Cycle to work scheme
● Discounted hair & beauty treatments in our college salons
● Pension schemes
● Free will writing service
● Free car parking on-site
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Attainments
● GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics, or Level 2 qualification
● Willingness to acquire appropriate qualifications in Training in Systematic Instruction (TSI)
● Working knowledge of information technology such as e-mail, the internet, MS
● Office and other software applications.
● Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
● Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
● Experience working in a commercial environment
● Experience of working/teaching/supporting young people.
● Ability to work independently and to deadlines
PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS (THE CHILDREN’S ACT 1989)
Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College).
This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.
BACKGROUND TO THE POST
WCG is looking to appoint an experienced practitioner to help provide high quality and effective job coaching, enabling students with SEN to be successful in their work placements as part of an internship programme. The person would work with the Head of School for Supported Learning and Engagement as well as the Supported Learning team to meet the needs of Supported Interns that are recruited as part of a programme offer.
The person appointed will support the interns, manage their day-to-day work placements and seek out new opportunities in conjunction with the work experience coordinator. They will support the intern at college one day per week, with selection, delivery and assessment of the employability modules and assist with job searching, application, interview techniques for future employment opportunities. They will support interns to apply for any associated supporting finance such as Access to Work through the DWP.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop effective job caching and employment plans
Teach and assess the employability qualification.
Communicate with students to understand their goals and ambitions
Assist students to discover and overcome their personal barriers and set goals
Assess the strengths of students and teach them to use them effectively
Assess the aptitudes, aspirations and potential of students and consider these against potential opportunities around the host company
Network with internal teams within the host company, to influence key stakeholders and negotiate terms and timing for tailored student placements.
Produce detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for specific tasks students will undertake in a work placement.
Guide students in learning to complete job tasks
Help in the development of motivation and skills
Provide pastoral care for young people with special educational needs and disabilities to enable them to achieve the aims of the internship.
Promote self-determination and ownership in students towards finding paid employment on completion of the internship.
Work with young people with differing capabilities and needs within the same peer group
Provide coaching in effective job search techniques
Assist people with disabilities in developing social and life skills
Advise on workplace accommodations for people with disabilities
Monitor and evaluate progress of students
Keep records and documentation and prepare appropriate reports
Participate in required Job Coach training
To attend college delivered ‘Teaching Essentials’ training
In order to support during busy exam periods, you may be asked to undertake exam invigilator duties. The College will provide training.
The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level.
OFFERS OF WORK
For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
When you join WCG we offer you a whole host of employee benefits, including:
● Generous leave entitlement plus up to 4 free College Closure days a year included in the salary calculations
● WCG offers all employees who are carers, the option to request a period of Carer’s Leave that is equal to their usual working week, paid at their normal pay
● Comprehensive training programme
● Leadership & Management training programme to develop our next generation of managers
● Superb health and wellbeing support with Wellbeing@WCG
● The opportunity to join our voluntary health cash plan run by Health Shield
● Discounted Full Cost Recovery courses
● Cycle to work scheme
● Discounted hair & beauty treatments in our college salons
● Pension schemes
● Free will writing service
● Free car parking on-site
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Attainments
● GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics, or Level 2 qualification
● Willingness to acquire appropriate qualifications in Training in Systematic Instruction (TSI)
● Working knowledge of information technology such as e-mail, the internet, MS
● Office and other software applications.
● Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
● Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
● Experience working in a commercial environment
● Experience of working/teaching/supporting young people.
● Ability to work independently and to deadlines