Job coach

Job coach Dewsbury, England

Kirklees Council
Full Time Dewsbury, England 10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today
Job description

We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
Organisation
Kirklees
Directorate
Adults & Health
Service Area
Adults Social Care Operation
Hours
37
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
Dewsbury and surrounding areas
Position type
Permanent
Grade
Grade 8
Salary

£27,852 - £29,439


To apply for this job you must be an employee of Kirklees Council for the duration of the recruitment process – up to and including the start date - and have successfully completed your probationary period. Please note that if you work for an Academy you are not an employee of the Council.

This is an exciting role that has been created within the Council working in Project SEARCH and based in Dewsbury Hospital. This is an international project that works within business settings supporting individuals with Autism and Learning Disabilities in internships.

The Job Coach’s focus will be to support the interns into employment opportunities, tailoring a bespoke learning journey and multiple workplace experiences, which fit the intern’s skills, aspirations and choices. The role will require an understanding of the assessment processes, pathways, and support services and working collaboratively with education providers and businesses.

As part of the REAL Employment Team you will contribute to the shared outcomes, developed alongside our partners and businesses, advocating the needs and voice of interns, where appropriate.

Requirements for this job:

  • A relevant qualification, degree, vocational qualification or equivalent experience in Supported Employment.
  • Knowledge of REAL employment and how it functions and the routes into, and the opportunities available to vulnerable adults.
  • Experience of working in a role that promotes employment and being solution focused.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both written, presentations and verbally, including influencing and negotiation skills to build effective relationships with agencies and employers
  • Have the ability to work effectively on own initiative, with minimal supervision.
  • Proven experience of supporting or advocating for adults with learning disabilities or vulnerable groups

You will be required to work flexible hours, possibly including occasional evenings and you may also be required to travel to various locations in order to carry out the duties of the job.

If you have any questions about the role please contact Victoria Butterworth (Team Manager) at [email protected]

In order to be shortlisted and invited for interview you will be asked to demonstrate how you meet the employee specification as detailed on the attached Job Profile.

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: [email protected] or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date

26 March 2023, 11:55 PM

Important Information

Job Coach Job Profile.pdf – 222KB

Job coach
Kirklees Council

www.kirklees.gov.uk
Huddersfield, United Kingdom
Adrian Lythgo
$500 million to $1 billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Government
National Services & Agencies
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