Skills Coach

As a Skills Coach, you'll support young people aged 16 to 25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to develop the skills, confidence, and independence needed to succeed in learning and employment. Working as part of our Young People's Learning team, you'll deliver personalised support through our Supported Internship programme, helping learners make a successful transition into adult life. Based primarily across Basingstoke and Winchester, you'll work closely with learners, tutors, employers, families, and carers to build positive relationships, support progress towards individual goals, and overcome barriers to learning and employment. You'll provide one-to-one and small group support, contribute to Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), and help learners gain valuable workplace experience, acting as a key link between learners, employers, and colleagues to ensure successful outcomes.,

• Provide tailored support and guidance to learners, families, carers, and employers throughout the Supported Internship programme.
• Build positive, professional relationships with learners, using a person-centred approach to help them achieve their goals.
• Work with employers to secure and support placements, monitor progress, and ensure successful outcomes.
• Maintain accurate learner records and collaborate with partners and support services to promote learner success., We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
  
  Excellent knowledge of Supported Internships, Traineeships and other employment-focused learning programmes.
• Experience of supporting vulnerable learners including people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within an education, health, or social care setting.
• Strong administrative skills, with the ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload effectively.
• A learner-centred approach, with high expectations and a genuine belief in every learner's potential., You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire, and it is essential that you have a current drivers' licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.
  
  Join a high-performing, supportive organisation recognised for delivering high-quality services.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here.
Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK. Other roles you may have experience of may include: Learning Support Coach, Inclusion Coach, Pastoral Support Coach, Learning Mentor, Engagement Coach.