Overview
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 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).
Responsibilities
* Work directly with participants to support their journey into employment.
* Use a strengths-based approach and the 5-stage model to provide tailored coaching, advocacy, and in-work support to help individuals thrive in the workplace.
* Contribute to shaping team working practices and collaborate closely with colleagues to develop a strong and positive service offer.
* Operate as part of a countywide team with Norwich as a base for team meetings, adopting a hybrid service model and using our hybrid-friendly office spaces to meet regularly.
What we offer and work style
Apply now and be the difference in someone’s employment journey. We are a hybrid-friendly team and encourage regular meetings in our offices.
How to apply and further information
Before you apply, read the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. For an informal discussion, contact:
Roger Allen, PfAL and Employment Service Manager: roger.allen@norfolk.gov.uk
Ed Young, Employment Services Delivery Manager: edward.young@norfolk.gov.uk
Benefits
* 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:
o Norfolk Rewards discounts
o A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
o Relocation expenses (where applicable)
o Advance of expenses for travel
o Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions, life assurance, death in service and dependants’ pensions
o Tax-efficient pension enhancements and bike schemes
o Access to tax-efficient car lease scheme for greener travel (subject to eligibility)
o Referral bonus for recommending a hard-to-fill role
Redeployment closing date: 31 August 2025 at 23:25. All other applicants closing date: 7 September 2025 at 23:59.
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