Job Coach

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Job Coach to join our team and empower learners as they take meaningful steps toward independence and paid employment.

This role offers the chance to make a real impact—supporting learners in developing their employability skills, guiding them through work experience and Supported Internships,and building strong partnerships with employers and families.

We are seeking someone who is proactive, patient, and committed to creating positive, personalised learning experiences.

If you are passionate about helping young people grow in confidence, thrive in the workplace, and achieve their long‑term goals, we would love to hear from you.

Main purpose and scope of post

• To offer high quality, personalised support to learners, enabling them to access and retain work experience with the long-term view of getting paid employment and /or increased independence.
• To develop and nurture the employability skills of learners internally at the college or externally at the employer's premises
• To deliver employability qualifications.
• To support learners in work experience settings and on the Supported Internship Program
• Ensure effective target setting, progression recording, and planning of learner destination and outcomes

Responsibilities and accountabilities

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive culture that embeds the College’s values, and ensures that students and staff feel valued, safe and supported.
• Presenting a positive, “can do” attitude and taking personal responsibility for own actions.
• Committed to a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring that own contribution to the role and the College is of the highest standard.
• Represent the College positively and effectively in dealings with external parties.
• Take responsibility for own continuing professional development as agreed in the appraisal process.
• Responsible for taking all appropriate measures to safeguard young people and promote their welfare.