Job Coach (Central London)

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We’re looking for motivated job coaches who enjoy delivering practical hands-on support to people with learning disabilities. We work in a person-centred way and help individuals to identify their skills, aspirations and support needs.

As a Job Coach you’ll work with people who are in employment to further develop their skills for work, teamwork and communication skills, with the key aim of supporting to maintain and thrive while in work. You’ll identify training and development opportunities through practical work activities.

This role is varied and there will be opportunities to work a multitude of different employment settings and is a hands on busy role.

All new colleagues will be offered to enrol on a Level 2 Employment Apprenticeship and have the prospect to move into other apprenticeship levels.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups

In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we offer a competitive salary of £33,000 p.a. with these great benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days)
• Pension – 5% Employee 5% Employe
• Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance
• Annual Salary Review
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Free access to BenefitHub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and additional voluntary benefits

Interested? There’s an easy to apply route below to upload your CV! If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on 01702 595200.

is an employee-owned organisation and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland, and internally within our employee owners. People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make.

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Location: Central London
Hours: 37 hours a week. Monday to Thursday 8.30 am to 5pm, Friday 8.30 am to 4.30pm
Closing Date: 2 July 2025

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on work skills training through practical work. Helping individuals develop general skills for work and developing skills for independence.
• Work with participants to identify their skills, strengths, support needs and employment preferences.
• To ensure that the working environment is positive and pleasant for participants. Work in a person-centred way. Motivate, communicate and listen to participants. Problem-solve issues and communicate issues to Manager.
• Achieve the Customer Service and Quality Standards required on the programme.
• Plan with participants their next development steps, based on an assessment of need and their Pluss Pathway to Work. Provide practical support to help them achieve their targets. Job match the participants with tasks that need undertaking.
• Co-produce effective in-work support plans with participants and employers, based on an assessment of need, providing practical support to ensure a smooth transition into work. When appropriate facilitate job carving opportunities.
• Work from local hubs and community outreach locations (sometimes alongside other services e.g. housing, health and primary care centres) to increase service accessibility.

Skills and Experience

• Experience of working with people with disabilities, in particular those with a learning disability.
• Knowledge of workplace adjustments
• Understanding of inclusive routeways into employment
• Proven track record re good communication and teamwork skills
• Experience of identifying training needs and delivering training and support.
• Good organisational skills. Able to work on own initiative.
• Knowledge of SEQF standards
• A qualification in Care, Training or equivalent experience
• Have flexibility and be willing to deliver training in a range of work areas
• A full driving license and a willingness to drive

Additional Information

PLUSS, part of the Seetec group, is an award-winning Community Interest Company that supports thousands of people each year to achieve a career and fulfil their true potential. Our employment operations help jobseekers who need the most specialist support to find work. Our enterprise operations run alongside to create direct employment opportunities in a wide range of job roles. The projects give people the opportunity to get involved in local communities, meet new people and have fun through a range of activities.

Pluss is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values.

Dependent on the role applying to you may be required to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS/DS) check. Seetec support the recruitment of ex- offenders and will not discriminate in any way. Our full policy statement of “Ex-Offenders” can be found on our website under “About us”

Pluss is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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