Supported Internship Programme Coach

**Job Advert**:
**Change lives. Shape futures. Lead with purpose.**

Every year, hundreds of young people with learning disabilities face barriers to getting into work. At Mencap, we believe they deserve the chance to shine — and that’s where you come in.

We’re looking for an **inspirational Supported Internship Programme Coach** to lead our Supported Employment programmes across London. This full-time, permanent position (37.5 hours per week) offers you the chance to oversee a programme that transforms potential into achievement — giving young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) the skills, confidence, and experience to move into paid work.

**Ready to make a real difference in young people’s futures?**

Do you have experience delivering Supported Internships to young people with learning disability?
Are you confident navigating Ofsted requirements?
Do you have a genuine passion for empowering people with learning disabilities?

If the answer is **yes**, we have an exciting opportunity for you

Mencap is looking for a **passionate and self-motivated Supported Internship Programme Coach** to lead our Supported Employment programmes in London.

Our mission? To help young people with a learning disability (up to age 25) who have an Education, Health and Care Plan take that all-important step into paid work. Most of the programme happens in real workplaces, with Mencap supporting learners to boost their Maths and English skills along the way — building their confidence, independence, and employability.

**What you’ll be doing**
- Leading the delivery of the programme, ensuring it meets our curriculum, Ofsted, and Department for Education (DfE) standards.
- Managing budgets and resources effectively to ensure maximum impact.
- Using quality frameworks to track and improve programme success.
- Line-managing Programme Coordinators, who in turn oversee local teams of Tutors, Job Coaches, and Employer Engagement Officers.
- Building strong relationships with stakeholders, from Local Authorities to employers, schools, and colleges.

**What we’re looking for**
- Proven experience in managing large projects — ideally in SEND and employability.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to develop partnerships and maintain professional relationships.
- Strong budget management skills, with the ability to secure additional funding.
- Knowledge of safe working practices.
- Confidence in driving quality, compliance, and accurate reporting.

**Why join Mencap?**
We’re proud to have a **diverse and inclusive workplace** where every colleague is supported to thrive. We value authenticity, passion, and purpose — so bring your whole self to work and be part of something truly meaningful.

**This is more than a job — it’s a chance to change lives.**

Together, we are Mencap.

This role will close on Sunday 31st August 2025 and interviews will take place week commencing 8th September.

Job ID: 34409

**Benefits**: Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated. Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings. For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team
**About Mencap**:
Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in. At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.

Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere. - Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation. - Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes - Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.

We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long