Job Coach Mentor

Our Supported Employment services require a number of enthusiastic and committed individuals to support the education of students on the Post 16 Programme of Study/Supported Internship programme. This programme is for young people 16 - 24 living in Devon and who have and Education Healthcare Plan (EHCP) and is funded by the Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) Adult Education. Delivery of the programme can be across Totnes/, Devon and Torbay. Delivery of the programme is through a mix of education and work-related activity both 1:1 and group work. Making it Happen - Your role The role of the Job Coach Mentor is to support young people in realising their aspirations to participate in work related activities, and facilitate individuals' progression into paid work, through volunteering, education and training, work experience and other routes. The mentor will work flexibly across all key stages, work with individuals on 1:1 basis or very small groups under the direction of the Service Manager. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with confidence and initiative who is comfortable working on a one-to-one basis and sometimes without direct supervision. Working with challenging young people and helping them develop will be key so you will need excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will follow a bespoke timetable and will build positive relationships with the young person to promote interaction and a constructive learning environment. The successful applicant will join a dynamic, enthusiastic team, totally committed to supporting some of the most vulnerable young people.

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.

United Response is a leading national charity providing support to young people and adults with special educational needs (SEN) learning disabilities and mental health needs. We believe in championing the right of disabled people to live, work, socialise and participate in the community, free of discrimination and unnecessary boundaries.

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 20 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time), which increases after 3 and 5 years' service
• Pension contribution
• Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling and advice services
• Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications
• Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
• Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers
Plus, the chance to make a positive difference to someone's life - which is the biggest perk of all! United Response is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the young people we support. We expect all involved with the service to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this.