Do you have experience working with people with a learning disability? Are you passionate about working for an organisation that drives change? Then we may have the role for you at Mencap Training Academy.
We are seeking 2 dedicated and self-motivated skills coaches to join our dynamic team on a full-time (37.5 hours per week) permanent basis.
You will be accountable for learner progression in the workplace and achieving outcomes for the learner. You will deliver support in various ways: 1-on-1 job coaching, working with learners to develop employability skills, and embedding English and Math learning in the workplace. The role aims to support people to learn the skills they need to go on and achieve sustained paid employment.
We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce.
Essential requirements for a Skills Coach:
* Demonstrated ability to achieve targets.
* Strong understanding of safe working practices.
* Knowledge of the relevant sector.
* GCSE English & Maths (A-C/9-4 or equivalent).
* Excellent communication and record-keeping abilities.
* Valid UK driving license and access to a reliable vehicle for frequent travel within the Birmingham & Solihull area, including travel to our office in Birmingham City Centre.
Please see the attached job description for full details. If you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please call Kirsty on 01733 873765.
Interviews will start to take place from 12th March on an ad-hoc basis.
Job ID: 33356
We offer an excellent benefits package to support our team members. For more information, please see the attached details.
About Mencap
We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.
* Providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose.
* Providing advice through our help lines and websites.
Salary: £29,798 - £32,005, rising to £37,871 (upper banding depending on qualifying criteria).
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