Project Search Employment Coach
3 days left
- Recruiter
- Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- Location
- The Westminster School and DPD Group offices in Sandwell.
- Salary
- Band E SCP 18-25 (£25,419-£30,095 per annum) (£13.18-£15.60 per hour)
- Posted
- 04 Aug 2022
- Closes
- 18 Aug 2022
- Job Ref
- SAND000006474
- Sector
- Education
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term Contract
- Working Pattern
- Standard
- Hours
- Full-Time
This is a fixed term contract until 24th July 2024.
The Project Search Employment Coach will provide daily job coaching support to interns with a learning disability/difficulty or autism within DPD delivery company based in Sandwell. You will also be required to support interns so they arrive at the business on time, ready for their placement and provide classroom support during taught lessons.
In addition to support within the business, you will provide progression coaching and job development activities to maximise opportunities for the interns to progress into paid employment after they have completed their internship programme, either within the business or within other businesses or organisations in the local area.
You will be required to work closely with the tutor from Westminster School to establish good working relationships.
Applicants will have:
- Level 2 Maths and English (or equivalent).
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience working with people with learning disabilities/difficulties and/or autism.
- Experience of supporting people with disabilities into work placement, voluntary work or employment.
- Experience of working with employers
If you would like an informal chat about the post please contact kate_loftus@sandwell.gov.uk
You will also be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.
Our Values; Trust, Unity and Progress make us unique, they define how we do things and are reflected in the way we behave. They are important to us, guiding and shaping our organisational culture. Our values are key to us achieving Sandwell’s Vision 2030 and also guide us when we recruit.
Hours
37 hours per week
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.
If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk
For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/info/200233/jobs
Supporting documents
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Job Description
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