Job Coach

Reporting directly to the Employment Services Coordinator this post is an important role within the Employment Service Team. The Job Coach will work 100% of their time on the ESF programme and will be responsible for sourcing work placements and providing direct support to people with learning disabilities and/or learning difficulties in their work placements, and developing their employability skills. The outcome of which being a positive contribution to, and improvement of the lives of people with learning disabilities and difficulties.

The post requires an individual with excellent organisation and communication skills, as well as an understanding of the difficulties faced by our client group, demonstrating a high degree of empathy to ensure that each client realises their potential. The individual will also have strong interpersonal skills to connect and build a wide range of connections including internal departments, parents/ guardians, social workers, employers, community groups and multi-disciplinary teams.

The role requires an individual with enthusiasm and motivation. The post holder will have the capability to be a self-starter and enjoy working to KPIs and targets.

Duration: to 31st March 2022 subject to funding.