Assistant Job Coach (Supported Employment)

With over 10,000 students, of all ages and abilities, studying a broad range of courses, Wakefield College, is one of the area’s largest employers. With a growing reputation for delivering high quality training and education, we operate from 3 major bases, as well delivering learning in community settings all over the district.

As an Assistant Job Coach, you’ll relish this opportunity to make a positive impact on our students lives, helping them achieve and fulfill ambitions that they may have never thought possible. Through facilitating and supporting the development and planning for young adults with learning difficulties/disabilities on a Supported Employment study programme, you’ll enable them to learn the skills required for work and the chance to progress to sustained employment.

Reporting to and assisting the Job Coach, this will require involvement in:

  • The taking of referrals from those expressing an interest in supported employment – assessing their preferences, abilities and support needs (vocational profiling or ‘discovery’) – then matching these to a relevant job or employment prospect.
  • Liaising with local employers and other organisations in order to secure suitable work placements, as well as carrying out detailed job analyses to ensure their suitability for supported employment and undertaking H&S/risk assessments.
  • Completing detailed action/support and follow up plans for each individual student, which will extend to include workplace visits and assessments, along with travel/route planning training and the provision of on the job support.

Working as part of the Supported Employment team within our Additional Learning Support department, means no two days are ever likely to be the same. Engaging with learners, as well as employers and community representatives, your role really will make a real difference to our students’ lives and future.

Able to adapt to a wide range of environments and people, you should have a good understanding and direct experience of working with young people with learning difficulties/disabilities and a clear understanding of the supported employment model. We also expect, English & Math’s GCSE Grades A*-C or equivalent.

In return, you can look forward to the following benefits.

  • Child Care Vouchers
  • Generous Annual Leave
  • Discounted Metro Card Scheme
  • Excellent Training & Development

Closing date: 11.00am on Friday 9 March 2018

Transforming lives through learning …

… by enabling young people, adults and employers to fulfil their potential

Wakefield College is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS. 

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.