Job Coach

This role supports our Foundation learners to develop both their life and learning skills through the coordination of work experience opportunities as well as working closely with learners to assess their individual abilities and support needs. Our supported internship scheme offers our learners access to high quality work experience opportunities at a range of employers including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, The College of West Anglia and the Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk as well as one day a week in college where they receive tuition and guidance from the Job Coach. The Job Coach also works with our partners to ensure that placements are meaningful and that appropriate risk assessments are in place to give the learners the best possible introduction to work., Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face, we are unable to facilitate online interviews.

CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check as well as a barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.

Full details of our Safeguarding Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policy can be found at Policies (cwa.ac.uk).

This is a challenging and rewarding role focusing on providing the very best opportunities for our learners. Due to the nature of this role you must have previous experience of working with people with learning difficulties and/ or disabilities. You do not need to hold a teaching or assessing qualification as we will support you through obtaining this. Your passion and enthusiasm for working with and inspiring our learners with learning difficulties and/ or disabilities is paramount, as well as excellent communication, prioritization and motivational skills.

We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year for support staff, plus five College closure days, plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time), fee waivers on some College courses, a contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme, discounts with local businesses and access to a cycle to work scheme. CWA focusses on staff well-being and utilises both internal and external resources, such as a well-being committee and access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as comprehensive training and development.