Job Coach
Location: Derbyshire area
Salary: £19,600 – £21,400 (pro‑rata)
Hours: 29.5 hours per week / 52 weeks per year
Holidays: 38 days per year (pro‑rata)
Pension: LGPS scheme
We’re working with a well‑regarded Ofsted‑rated FE college in the Chesterfield area which has expanded its supported internship provision this year. They’re recruiting a Liaison Officer who will act as the bridge between the college, employers and students on supported internships. These students all have EHCPs and the role is vital in ensuring they receive the right support in employment and from the college.
Key Responsibilities:
Building and maintaining positive relationships with employers to secure suitable placements for supported interns.
Liaising with college staff, learners and employers to ensure the internship is meeting individual needs and outcomes.
Supporting the planning, monitoring and review of internships for learners with EHCPs.
Driving visits to employers and working off your own initiative — this is a new role so you’ll be helping shape how it works.
Ensuring workplace‑support mechanisms are in place and that both employer and learner understand expectations and adjustments.
What We’re Looking For:
Experience supporting people in the workplace (preferably 16‑19-year-olds) is desirable.
Ability to drive and travel to employer sites in the region.
A proactive, self‑motivated individual comfortable working in a newly‑created role and able to innovate.
Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with employers, learners, tutors and parents/carers.
Sensitivity to the individual needs of learners with EHCPs, and a belief in their right to sustainable employment.
Next Steps
Once you've applied, one of our friendly Further Education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple interview process (which may involve a student panel or staff interview). Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.
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