Job Title: Job Coach Salary Band: 14 to 17 ... - Jobsgopublic
Job Title: Job Coach Salary Band: 14 to 17 ... - Jobsgopublic
Job Title: Job Coach Salary Band: 14 to 17 ... - Jobsgopublic
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<strong>Job</strong> <strong>Title</strong>:<br />
<strong>Job</strong> <strong>Coach</strong><br />
<strong>Salary</strong> <strong>Band</strong>: <strong>14</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>17</strong><br />
Responsible <strong>to</strong>:<br />
Purpose of the Post:<br />
Location:<br />
Liaison with:<br />
Curriculum Team Manager - Foundation<br />
To provide coaching <strong>to</strong> students relating <strong>to</strong> seeking employment<br />
enabling them with the skills <strong>to</strong> succeed in the workplace<br />
The post holder will be required <strong>to</strong> work at any site from which<br />
the College is offering or providing services and in accordance <strong>to</strong><br />
the needs of the students.<br />
College students and their families, external employers, all<br />
College employees and management<br />
Duties and Responsibilities:<br />
1. Establish good working relationships between families, students and the College;<br />
2. Conduct interviews for students;<br />
3. Secure employment for these students;<br />
4. Support students in<strong>to</strong> independent employment;<br />
5. Provide, or organise, any necessary training for students going in<strong>to</strong> employment;<br />
6. Help employers in the adaptation of the working environments;<br />
7. Plan and implement independent travel programmes for students;<br />
8. Carry out the regular assessment of students;<br />
9. Promote health and safety awareness <strong>to</strong> students going in<strong>to</strong> employment;<br />
10. Work flexibly as needed, including evenings and weekends;<br />
11. Offer any further support <strong>to</strong> students in employment as necessary.<br />
The above list is neither exhaustive nor exclusive, and the post holder will be expected <strong>to</strong><br />
undertake any other duties within his / her capability and experience that may be relevant<br />
and necessary <strong>to</strong> fulfill the post effectively.
Personal Specification (Essential criteria):<br />
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Proven experience of working with students with learning disabilities who are not in<br />
employment, education or training<br />
Good communication skills<br />
Flexible approach, with a willingness <strong>to</strong> work outside of normal working hours.<br />
Proven experience of conducting interviews<br />
Proven experience of finding and arranging paid employment<br />
Proven experience arranging support strategies for adults with learning disabilities<br />
and/or difficulties <strong>to</strong> work independently<br />
Ability <strong>to</strong> work <strong>to</strong> targets<br />
Ability <strong>to</strong> undertake risk assessment for students in the field<br />
Willingness <strong>to</strong> travel<br />
Awareness of behavioral modification techniques<br />
Understanding of equal opportunities<br />
A minimum level 2 in literacy and numeracy<br />
General Duties:<br />
All duties must be carried out <strong>to</strong> comply with:<br />
1. Health & Safety at work act<br />
2. Acts of Parliament, Statu<strong>to</strong>ry Instruments and Regulations and other legal<br />
requirements, and nationally agreed Codes of Practice which are relevant.<br />
3. All duties will be carried out in the working condition normally inherent in the<br />
particular job. The postholder will be required <strong>to</strong> undertake other duties as directed<br />
by the Principal (or his/her delegated representative) appropriate <strong>to</strong> the<br />
administration of the College and within the abilities of the postholder. Additional<br />
evening duties may be required from time <strong>to</strong> time.<br />
This is a description of the job as it is presently constituted. It is our practice <strong>to</strong> review all job<br />
descriptions regularly and update them where necessary <strong>to</strong> ensure that they are a true<br />
reflection of the job that is being done, or <strong>to</strong> incorporate changes where they are found <strong>to</strong> be<br />
inaccurate. This procedure is conducted jointly by the manager and the job holder. You will,<br />
therefore, be expected <strong>to</strong> participate fully in such discussions with a view <strong>to</strong> reaching<br />
agreement on any changes felt <strong>to</strong> be necessary. If agreement is not possible, management<br />
reserves the right <strong>to</strong> insist on changes <strong>to</strong> your job description in line with your grade/level in<br />
the organisation, after consultation with you.
Signed:<br />
Date:<br />
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