Job Coach

New College Swindon have an exciting opportunity for a **Job Coach** to join the team.

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire

**Salary**: £19,359 - £20,070 pa pro rata

Actual Salary: £11,615 - £12,042 per annum

**Job Type**: Permanent - Part time

Hours: 1154.4 annualised hours, 52 weeks per year

**About Us**:
New College Swindon has gone through an exciting time of change since we merged with Swindon College in 2020 to become one College. Building on our combined strengths and specialisms to create a vibrant, high-performing and sustainable institution, our visionis to be a beacon of academic and technical excellence for the region, delivering a single 'Swindon curriculum’, closely aligned to learners’ aspirations and employer needs.

**Job Coach -**The Role:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Job Coach to lead the College’s Supported Employment team, providing employment opportunities for learners with additional needs and creating a bridge from education to employment. You will play a pivotal rolein developing strong relationships with employers who wish to work with the Inclusive Learning curriculum area at New College Swindon.

**Job Coach -**Key Responsibilities:

- To support the Lead Job Coach in providing an outstanding provision for both students and employers
- To Support interns to be successful in their employment, provide an appropriate level of support and guidance in the workplace using Systematic Instruction
- Engage with employers to develop appropriate and realistic employment opportunities young people on a Supported Internship

**Job Coach -**You:

- Minimum Level 2 qualification in English and mathematics
- Level 2 ICT qualification or equivalent or MOS unit
- Hold, a level 3 Certificate for Supported Employment Practitioners
- Youth work or teaching qualification
- Up to date working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook
- Experience of working in the field of Supported Employment
- Professional and confident interpersonal skills (including delivering presentations)

**What we can offer you**:
When you join us, you will have access to ongoing support, training and development opportunities to further enhance your experience and skill set. In addition, you will have access to facilities and resources across the two campuses along with an extendedsupport network of colleagues from a wide range of disciplines and industry backgrounds to support you in your role.

We know that your job requires you to put a lot of time and effort into it and because of this we believe you should be rewarded. As a valued member of our team, you will have access to a number of great benefits including:

- Staff Retail Discount Scheme
- Competitive Pension Scheme
- Generous Holiday Allowance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme

If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity and to work in an expanding, dynamic and successful College, which values its staff, you have come to the right place.

**How to apply**:
To submit your CV for this exciting **Job Coach**opportunity, please click 'Apply’ now and await further instructions.

Please note an enhanced DBS to the satisfaction of New College, will be required for this role.

On appointment, you will be placed at the salary point aligned to a number of factors, which include, but are not limited to, qualifications, previous relevant experience, current salary and market forces.

Our very top priority is your well-being and that of our community. Please be assured that we are monitoring the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and continuing to follow the latest Government advice to keep everyone as safe as possible.