Job Coach

Deliver hands-on work skills training through practical work. Helping individuals develop general skills for work and developing skills for independence.
Work with customers to identify their skills, strengths, support needs and employment preferences.
To ensure that the working environment is positive and pleasant for customers. Work in a person-centred way. Motivate, communicate and listen to customers. Problem-solve issues and communicate issues to Manager., PLUSS part of the Seetec group, is an award-winning Community Interest Company that supports thousands of people each year to achieve a career and fulfil their true potential. Our employment operations help jobseekers who need the most specialist support to find work. Our enterprise operations run alongside to create direct employment opportunities in a wide range of job roles. The projects give people the opportunity to get involved in local communities, meet new people and have fun through a range of activities.

Pluss is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values.

We're looking for a motivated Job Coach who enjoys delivering practical hands-on support to people with learning disabilities as part of a friendly and supportive team. The Learning Disability Employment Team supports people with learning disabilities for work. We work in a person-centred way and help our service users to identify their skills, aspirations and support needs.

You'll work with individuals to develop skills for work, teamwork and communication skills in the work place. Identify training and development opportunities through practical work activities which are positive, valued and varied for our customers. This role is varied and there will be opportunities to work with a range of small/medium and large employers across the city in providing work opportunities for our customer group. This is a hands-on busy role

We work with a wide range of people with disabilities. We create a positive and fun working environment whilst maintaining very high levels of health and safety and professional standards. It is important that you can work as part of a team, but also work on your own initiative. A positive attitude to working with people with disabilities is essential. Clear, respectful communication is required. We also promote health awareness, independent living skills and progression opportunities and self-advocacy for all of our customers., Experience of working with people with disabilities or disadvantages, in particular those with a learning disability.
Proven track record re good communication and teamwork skills
Experience of identifying training needs and delivering training and support.
Good organisational skills. Able to work on own initiative.

Desirable

A qualification in Care, Training or equivalent experience
Have flexibility and be willing to deliver training in a range of work areas at Pluss
A full driving license and a willingness to drive a crew cab van, Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we're offering a competitive salary range £26,000 to £29,545 p.a. (dependent on experience) with these great benefits:

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days)
2 Volunteer Days
Company Pension Scheme - 5% Employee 5% Employer
Health Insurance Allowance
Employer Paid Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance
Annual Salary Review
Enhanced Maternity/Adoption and Paternity Pay Arrangements
Free access to BenefitHub - an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Tax Saver Commuter Tickets
Refer a Friend Scheme

Interested? There's an easy to apply route below to upload your CV!

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Seetec Group is an employee-owned organisation and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland, and internally within our Employee Owners People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make.