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Lead Job Coach

Job Description

We are working with a fantastic college in the Surrey area who are looking for a full time permanent Lead Job Coach for an immediate start. Offering an annual salary of between £21,000 - £27,000 per annum, this college is looking to interview as soon as possible.

Role responsibilities
The role of the Lead SEND Job Coach is to manage the supported internship programme and the job coaches working on this programme.
You will also act as an ambassador for young people with SEND in the economic community and promote their abilities and potential positive contribution to the working population.
To liaise with key employers and identify potential work for young people with special needs, matching to young people's skills and potential. To liaise with the curriculum teams to provide pre training, on the job training and support for young people and employers, liaising with tutors as appropriate.
To progress young people to sustainable employment.
Identify employers and help them to "carve" suitable roles for young people with SEND, and to manage and support them within the workplace
Work with learners both in the workplace and at College to develop their employability skills (including Functional English and Maths
Be available to deal with any issues or concerns that arise including those relating to safeguarding, health & safety and relationships with others
The person & qualifications
Significant experience of working with young people with SEND in a teaching or training environment.
Experience of managing a team of staff
Developing and presenting reports
Experience of building positive networks and relationships with others
Experience of delivering project outcomes  Experience of communicating effectively at all levels
Experience of running a success educational programme  English and Maths at least at Level 2
A relevant qualification (e.g. Business, Customer Service or Learning Support) at Level 3 Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to lead a team of job coaches effectively
Able to work in a variety of settings and deliver in-work support
Able to effectively plan and prioritise work to achieve goals and to adapt to a changing work portfolio
IT skills to support analysis and reporting
Focus on delivery; organisational awareness, customer/student focus
Forward thinking, self-motivation, adaptability, flexibility and accountability
Good English and Maths skills


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