Job Coach in LDD Supported Learning - CS11637

Warwickshire College are 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 Supported Learning and the team to meet the needs of Supported Interns that are recruited as part of a programme offer in Supported Learning. The post holder will be required to work with the teams and to ensure that the Intern is supported both in college and at their work placements. The person appointed will support the interns, manage their day to day work placements, seek out new opportunities in conjunction with the work experience coordinator, support the intern at college one day per week, with delivery and assessment of the employability enable them to apply for any associated supporting finance such as Access to Work through the DWP and assist with application, interview and future employment opportunities.,

• Develop effective job caching and employment plans
• Deliver 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
• Guide students in learning to complete job tasks
• Help in the development of motivation and skills
• 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
In order to support during busy exam periods, you may be asked to undertake exam invigilator duties. The College will provide training. 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).

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.,
• GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics, or Level 2 equivalent qualification, or willingness to work towards once in post.
• Willingness to acquire appropriate qualifications in Training in Systematic Instruction (TSI)
• Working knowledge of information technology such as e-mail, the internet and other software applications.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience of working/teaching/supporting young people.
• Ability to work independently and to deadlines
Essential Skills and Knowledge:
• Good problem solving skills
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills
• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Flexible and enthusiastic approach
• Ability to relate well with staff and students
• Ability to motivate students at all levels and from a wide range of programme areas
• Commitment to equal opportunities and to inclusive learning principles
• Ability to respond to the needs of students, colleagues and other relevant Parties
• Commitment to high level of student achievement and to continuous quality improvement.
• IT literate
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Equality and Diversity.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
• Ability to demonstrate behaviours which support the Core Values of the College.
  
  This role is pro rata so the salary you will be receiving is £17,684.17 per annum. For any roles that start part way through the academic year, the annual salary will be pro rata to the remaining months.