Job Coach

At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education. Having recently received a glowing Estyn inspection, we feel this is a good start.

We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself. On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on-site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.

Our 5 Campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile. We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.

Exceeding expectations through education, innovation and inspiration…

Role Title: Job Coach

Contract Type: Term time only 77.36% FTE (34 weeks) Fixed-term to 01/07/2025

Salary: £26,842 - £29,380 (this is the full time salary, salary will be pro rata depending on working pattern)

Are you passionate about empowering young people and helping them achieve their career dreams? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Independent Living Skills team at Northop as a Job Coach.

Your main objective is to facilitate the training and integration of Supported interns into an onsite department rotation and/or competitive work environment, to ensure they thrive and succeed.

As a Job coach you will support the recruitment of interns to the host business including interviews, initial assessments, on-boarding and inductions. Using job coaching techniques to support young people’s development towards employment.

It will be essential to provide tailored training and support, including job coaching, building natural supports, and identifying reasonable adjustments and assistive technologies.

The Job Coach will be expected to record intern progress on approved systems to ensure that the intern journey meets individual targets.

The successful candidate will work with interns, employers, families, tutor and the Curriculum Director, steering group partners and other appropriate parties to problem solve issues related to training and employment where necessary.

Essential Requirements

• Level 2 English and Maths qualifications (or equivalent) at Grade 4 (C) or above

• Currently holds a Level 2 Digital Literacy or is willing to work towards

• Relevant Level 3 qualification

• Proven experience as a job coach

• Experience in implementing employment plans

• Knowledge and experience of working and supporting young people with additional learning needs

• Demonstrate a good level of IT competence. Must be able to navigate the Internet and Intranets as well as being willing to learn how to use new IT packages and systems

• Able to work as part of a wider team, and be flexible and adaptable when required

• Able to plan and manage own workload, ensuring deadlines are met

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

• Ability to inspire and motivate

Welsh language skills are desirable for this position.

The promotion of the welsh language is an essential part of the work we do. Applicants are welcome to submit an application in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favorably than an application submitted in English.

Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods and job descriptions all available in Welsh.

Coleg Cambria is a ‘Disability Confident’ Employer.

The promotion of Equality and Diversity is an essential part of the work we do and as part of this, the College is committed to having a diverse staff group.

The safety of children, young people and adults identified as ‘vulnerable’ is paramount and Coleg Cambria is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of these individuals and to the rigorous implementation of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) procedures and arrangements. A DBS Disclosure will be requested from the successful candidate being offered the position. Depending on the role you are applying for if successful, you may also be required to register with the Education Workforce Council.

Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary.

Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Excellent Pension Scheme(s)

Generous Annual Leave Entitlement

On site nursery provision at our Deeside site

Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses

Access to A Wide Range of E-Learning and Professional Development

Discounted Gym Membership

Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities

Free Parking on All Sites

Cycle Scheme

Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments

Discounted Rates for Restaurants

Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave