Inclusive Employment Coach

Are you passionate about helping young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) achieve their ambitions and move into meaningful employment? We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Inclusive Employment Coach to join our Supported Internship team.

In this rewarding role, you will work closely with learners, employers, families and colleagues to provide personalised support that helps young people develop confidence, independence and employability skills. You will identify suitable work placements, support learners in the workplace, build strong employer partnerships, and help interns progress into sustainable paid employment.

You will play a key role in creating positive outcomes for learners by removing barriers, promoting inclusion, and ensuring every young person has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

You are a passionate advocate for inclusion who believes in the potential of every young person. You have experience supporting learners with additional needs and enjoy building positive relationships that inspire confidence, resilience and growth.

We're looking for someone who:

Has experience working with young people with SEND or learning support needs.

Understands the SEND Code of Practice and safeguarding responsibilities.

Can build effective relationships with employers, learners, families and external partners.

Is organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.

Has excellent communication and administrative skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office.

Is committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and empowering environment where all learners can thrive.

Most importantly, you will bring enthusiasm, empathy and a genuine commitment to helping young people overcome barriers and achieve successful employment outcomes.

United Colleges Group provides education to over 11,000 learners a year, including 16-18-year-olds, adults, apprentices, and students with high needs, across our five campuses and two colleges; City of Westminster College and College of North West London. The Cockpit Theatre also forms part of the Group.

With an annual turnover of over £50m, we are one of the top 20 largest college groups in the UK. We offer education and training in almost all vocational areas at a variety of levels for a wide range of learners of all ages and starting points.

Our mission is to provide all our learners with the very best knowledge and to break down any barriers to learning. We pride ourselves on enabling our learners to meet their individual needs and aspirations and we deliver a learning experience that is unique, enjoyable and rewarding.