Numeracy Coach

About the role

Job Ref: 048-23

“Are you passionate about numbers? Would you enjoy supporting adults in the community with Maths and increasing their confidence in everyday Numeracy”

“Would you like to be part of a dynamic team delivering an important contract for Realise Futures and local communities?”

Realise Futures is delivering Multiply Suffolk in partnership with Suffolk County Council and MENTA. The ideal Multiply Suffolk Coach role candidate will be enthusiastic about supporting people to improve their functional numeracy. They will need a proven track record of building rapport with people from a variety of backgrounds and setting realistic and achievable goals so that the person they are supporting can take small steps to achieve them. You will need to be able to support our learners who struggle with numeracy and have barriers to learning and achieving in employment due to learning difficulties, autism, mental health difficulties, criminal convictions, and other challenges.

The Multiply Suffolk Coach will have a caseload of learners and will conduct a holistic needs assessment to develop a mutually agreed plan to address individual needs and aspirations. 

The Multiply Suffolk Coach will deliver clear pathways for Multiply Suffolk learners with the opportunity to take steps towards breaking down barriers to work and health alongside increasing understanding and confidence in numeracy. They will forge strong links with the VCSE (Voluntary, Community, Social Enterprise) sector to offer a holistic approach which meets the needs of Suffolk’s most vulnerable people.

You will need to be an engaging, motivated and innovative professional who will deliver a bespoke, holistic and integrated coaching service for adults with disabilities and health conditions. Knowledge of and strong links within your local community is critical to the success of the delivery of this service. It is important that you have a good understanding of coaching and how to adapt theories and tools to meet the needs of learners alongside knowledge of local labour market trends to give appropriate information advice and guidance (IAG). Strong organisational skills and the ability to accurately record data are integral to the role.

The experience of our learners is integral to the success of our business and providing them with an excellent, person-centred, service is at the very core of the Coach role. Business Travel is required. 

About us:

The purpose of Realise Futures is to improve the wellbeing, mental health and employability of disabled and disadvantaged people whilst contributing to the economy in our communities. Realise Futures operates as a hybrid company combining commercial trade with personal & government funded public services. Our aim is to create opportunities for people to succeed in work, learning and life through three company departments, Learning Coaching & Advice, Employment and RF Works (seven distinct Social Businesses). 

Together they provide professional and tailored opportunities that support people to realise their potential. As one of the largest Community Interest Companies in the East of England, we employ approximately 230 staff, 40% of which have a declared disability. Realise Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Realise Futures is proud to be a mindful employer that offers a range of employee benefits including;

• Flexible working arrangements (where business needs allow)

• Performance related pay increase system as part of the appraisal process

• 45p per mile expenses (cars, first 10,000 miles, excluding commute)

• Appreciation Award if successfully nominated: £150 per individual OR £500 shared across your team

• Annual Colleague Awards event at our AGM.

• 25 days annual leave (in addition to recognised bank holidays)

• Additional day of paid leave around your birthday

• Additional paid wellbeing day

• 3 days additional annual leave after 3 years service

• An additional day’s paid leave on the day that you celebrate a 5-year work anniversary with Realise Futures

• Disability leave policy that is separate from Sickness Absence

• A confidential counselling service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to you and members of your immediate family

• Trained First Aid Mental Health First Aiders

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Occupational pension scheme