Internship Skills Trainer & Pathway Coach in Woodside

Our Amazon Supported Internship requires a skilled trainer to support interns in gaining workplace experience and advancing to meaningful employment. We need a professional to provide comprehensive training and oversight for Catch 22 students across Amazon department rotations and competitive work environments.

Performance Responsibilities

• Facilitate training and integration of Catch 22 students into Amazon department rotations and competitive work environments.
• Provide individual training and support at the host business or competitive job site, covering skills training, natural support building, reasonable adjustments, assistive technology, and more.
• Communicate with staff, co‑workers, families, colleges, and supported employment agencies regarding intern progress.
• Perform department, job, and task analysis; carry out employment planning with interns and relevant parties; attend planning meetings to assess strengths, interests, and challenges.
• Problem‑solve training and employment issues in collaboration with interns, employers, families, job development specialists, steering group partners, and other stakeholders.
• Offer positive feedback techniques and train interns in personal hygiene, communication, interviewing, and self‑management as related to successful employment.
• Provide travel training to job sites when necessary.
• Coordinate skills training and job details with all team members; provide required reports.

Professional Responsibilities

• Ensure interns acquire skills for full‑time employment opportunities.
• Uphold and promote host business standards (Amazon) and competitive work site practices to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Submit and complete appropriate skills training paperwork, including Access to Work applications and financial claims.
• Recognise and act on legal responsibilities concerning intern safety and welfare.
• Demonstrate daily work‑assignment accountability, punctuality, and attendance at training activities.

Personal Characteristics

• Participate in professional growth activities such as workshops, conferences, and in‑services; apply knowledge to improve performance.
• Act as an effective role model with enthusiasm, humour, a positive attitude, and sound judgement.
• Work productively as a team member with families, colleges, councils, and employment agencies.
• Respect individual and cultural differences; protect privacy and confidentiality unless required by law.
• Avoid conflicts of interest.
• Perform additional duties as required by Catch 22.

Qualifications

• At least a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths.
• Level 2 teaching qualification (PTTLS or equivalent) or willingness to pursue.
• Minimum two years’ experience in education or vocational training, or demonstrable knowledge of the challenges of such settings.
• Experience working in an inter‑agency setting or demonstrable understanding of successful operation in such an environment.
• Minimum one year of learner and employer engagement experience or demonstrable knowledge of best practice in engagement.
• Experience working with disengaged or hard‑to‑reach young people.
• Good practical knowledge of common ICT software, especially MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

Skills and Attributes

• Engage, inspire and motivate young people to perform at their best.
• Strong communication and engagement skills.
• Strong partnership skills and motivation to foster collaboration.
• Initiative‑driven to meet targets.
• Proven experience recruiting, engaging stakeholders, placing students on work placements, and progressing them to sustained employment or education.

Contract: Full‑Time Permanent

Hours per week: 37

Salary: £26,097–£36,969

Specific Requirements: The post holder must have a driving licence and be able to drive as part of the role.