At a Glance
- Tasks: Coach young adults with learning disabilities into employment and community outcomes.
- Company: Join ECL, a leading provider of social care services in Essex.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, training support, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible hours, travel required, and a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 28500 - 28500 £ per year.
Salary: £28,500 per annum
Location: Mid Essex, with frequent travel required across Essex
Hours: Full time, 37 hours a week, Monday - Thursday 08:30am - 16:30pm, Friday 08:30am - 16:00pm. Flexibility working outside of the core hours is required, including evenings and weekends.
Contract: Permanent
Full driving licence and own vehicle is essential.
Do you have experience of working in an employment supportive role? Are you confident working in a target driven environment? Do you want to be part of a great team who help people every day?
As an Inclusive Employment Job Coach, you’ll be key in ensuring our customers, who are predominately young adults with an EHCP on a supported internship program, are coached using Training in Systemic Instruction (TSI) methods into employment, volunteering and/or community outcomes depending on the customer’s choice and their specific employment targets. You will also have the opportunity to support our supported employment customers settle in and sustain their paid employment in a range of different sectors.
About You
You will be responsible for a cohort of customers, ensuring that they are confident to settle into their paid employment and/or supported internship placement. This is a great time to join ECL as we expand our Inclusive Employment offering. Bring strong communication skills and the drive to succeed coupled with a passion to ensure our customers meet their goals.
To be considered for the role of Inclusive Employment Job Coach, you need:
- Experience of directly supporting adults with a learning disability and/or autism
- To be confident in building and maintaining relationships
- The ability to work and succeed in a target driven environment
- Good knowledge of the supported internship model
- Exceptional and adaptable communication skills
- The ability to work as part of a team, but also on your own initiative
- A full and valid driving licence with own vehicle to travel
What we can offer you as an Inclusive Employment Job Coach:
- 55p paid per mile tax-free
- Up to 32 days annual leave a year (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Fully paid induction and training with ongoing support
- Career development opportunities with access to paid for qualifications
- Annual salary reviews
- Annual performance-related bonus
- Enhanced DBS and renewals paid for by ECL
- Company pension - Enhanced contributory NEST scheme - we contribute up to 6%
- Healthcare support scheme via Healthshield paid for by ECL
- Employee Loyalty Scheme with long service awards
- Employee referral program - £350 for referring a friend
- Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
- Access to Blue Light Card
- Mental health first aiders in every service
- Reimbursement of professional membership related to your role
Regular travel required to meet with customers, colleges and employers.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact one of our friendly Recruitment team on 03330 139 921 or email recruitment@ecl.org.uk
Take the next step in your career and become part of the ECL Inclusive Employment team.
Inclusive Employment Job Coach in Chelmsford employer: ECL
ECL is an exceptional employer located in Horsham, West Sussex, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and development. With generous benefits such as up to 32 days of annual leave, a comprehensive healthcare support scheme, and opportunities for career advancement through paid qualifications, ECL fosters a rewarding environment for its staff. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable customers while enjoying a fulfilling career with a company that values diversity and inclusivity.
