Description Job Coach (5 posts) 8766 | Permanent contract | £28,598 to £31,022 per annum (Scale F) | 37 hours per week | County Hall, Norwich Do you believe everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive in work? Norfolk County Council is proud to be delivering the Connect to Work initiative in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions. The programme supports individuals, particularly those with disabilities, health conditions, learning disabilities, ex-offenders, autistic people and care leavers into or to maintain paid employment. We’re expanding our Local Supported Employment Team and are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join us in delivering high-quality, person-centred employment support under the Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF). You’ll work directly with participants to support their journey into employment. Using a strengths-based approach and the 5-stage model, you’ll provide tailored coaching, advocacy, and in-work support to help individuals thrive in the workplace. You will contribute to shaping team working practices and collaborate closely with colleagues to develop a strong and positive service offer. We are a countywide team, with Norwich as our base for team meetings and collaboration with colleagues. We operate as a hybrid service and actively encourage teams and individuals to meet regularly in our hybrid-friendly office spaces. Apply now and be the difference in someone’s employment journey. Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. For an informal discussion, please contact Roger Allen, PfAL and Employment Service Manager: roger.allen@norfolk.gov.uk or Ed Young, Employment Services Delivery Manager: edward.young@norfolk.gov.uk These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council: Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependant on your job role and business need. Financial benefits such as: ‘ Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out. A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers Relocation expenses (where applicable) An advance of your expenses if you travel for work Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions. Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility) A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here. Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email. We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position. Redeployment closing date: 31 August 2025 at 23:25 All other applicants closing date: 7 September 2025 at 23:59