Numeracy Coach

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Numeracy Coach to join our team at Suffolk County Council. As a Numeracy Coach, you will play a vital role in supporting adults in the community with Maths and increasing their confidence in everyday Numeracy.

• Conduct holistic needs assessments to develop mutually agreed plans to address individual needs and aspirations.
• Deliver clear pathways for learners to take steps towards breaking down barriers to work and health alongside increasing understanding and confidence in numeracy.
• Forge strong links with the VCSE sector to offer a holistic approach that meets the needs of Suffolk's most vulnerable people.
• Provide a bespoke, holistic, and integrated coaching service for adults with disabilities and health conditions.
• Have a good understanding of coaching and how to adapt theories and tools to meet the needs of learners, as well as knowledge of local labour market trends to give appropriate information, advice, and guidance.

• Proven track record of building rapport with people from a variety of backgrounds and setting realistic and achievable goals.
• Ability to support 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.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to accurately record data.
• Knowledge of and strong links within the local community.

Suffolk County Council is committed to improving the wellbeing, mental health, and employability of disabled and disadvantaged people while contributing to the economy in our communities. We operate as a hybrid company combining commercial trade with personal and government-funded public services.

• 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 Suffolk County Council.
• 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.