Community Job Coach - Journey to Employment Project

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5 x Community Job Coach Vacancies

30 hrs/wk

£20,000 FTE with car allowance

1 year fixed term contract

Who we are

United Response is a leading national charity providing support to young people and adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. We believe in championing the right of disabled people to live, work, socialise and participate in the community, free of discrimination and unnecessary boundaries. 

Making it happen - your Role 

We currently have vacancies for 5 Community Job Coaches each to run a project based in Bootle, Huyton, Toxteth, Chester and Salford. If you have a keen interest in making a difference and engaging with people and you are patient, empathetic and a good communicator then we would like to hear from you.

We offer both formal and on the job training, and our national specialists are on hand to provide expert advice and support in best practice, inclusion, quality and health and safety, providing exceptional support and making a difference to people’s lives. You will be fully inducted working alongside experienced colleagues.

United Response is a well established, national charity with an excellent track record in supporting young people and adults who have learning disabilities, mental health needs and physical disabilities to live the life they want. We employ around 3,500 staff throughout England and South Wales who share our person-centred values, which means that support is tailored to the need and wishes of each individual.

The role of the Community Job Coach is run peer support job clubs as part of a Journey to Employment project for disabled people and those with health conditions:

• on their journey back into employment,
• to increase confidence,
• to obtain and improve work ready skills and
• to engage with the local community to prevent social isolation.

The community Job Coach will

• provide community based disability support
• Work in partnership with Job Centre Plus and
• Work with employers to change attitudes and secure opportunities.
• Manage a co-facilitator with a lived experience of disability.

Closing date for applications 3rd May 2017.

Job Requirements

The Community Job Coach will be expected to split their time between Jobcentre Plus, the J2E Job Club, and local employer engagement. They will oversee the delivery of 8 J2E Job Clubs of 12 weeks and provide on-going support through development of a weekly employment hub.

The Community Job Coach must have a lived experience or expert knowledge of disability and a real insight into the issues disabled people face in finding and securing employment. They will need excellent communication skills and be able to manage a range of tasks in the J2E Job Club, Jobcentre Plus and in the local community.

For details and informal discussion about the role please contact Ali Bishop, Head of Employment on 07813 130779

We look forward to receiving your application.