VFL Job Coach

VFL Job Coach

Job DetailsJob Title: VFL Job Coach Department: VFL Campus: South DownsSalary: Grade 3 Spine Point 13 - £25,625.74 (Actual Salary £16,299.45) Contract Type: 27.75 Hours/38 weeks About the RoleHSDC is seeking an enthusiastic and engaging individual to join our Supported Internships programme at HSDC.The successful candidate will support young people with a range of learning difficulties and/or disabilities who are in receipt of an EHCP into employment, monitoring the progress of students, building sustainable relationships with local employers, and maximising progression opportunities preparing students for working life.We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic team player who can manage a caseload of students and use their initiative to respond flexibly to the needs of both interns and employers. Experience of working in a similar role and knowledge of supporting people with additional needs is desirable.This is a flexible part-time role which can blend with an existing PT teaching or ALSA roleResponsibilities You will be responsible for:

• Working with the VFL Manager and other job coaches in the planning and delivery of a highly relevant SEND employability curriculum offer, particularly focussing on the needs of employers.
• Engaging prospective interns/parents and employers through attendance at promotional events at college.
• Ensuring that placements are well managed and that the students are well prepared and supported. Supporting the leaners to find quality WEX and in the production of a Vocational Profile
• Building effective relationships with learners, managers, teachers and employers.
• Participating in professional development as part of the SEND employability team.

Requirements You will need:

• English and maths to GCSE grade C or equivalent
• Good knowledge of the current skills employers are looking for in a range of vocational careers.
• Experience of working with learners with specific learning difficulties / disabilities
• Experience of working with young people in an education or training environment
• Good knowledge of how students can develop and gain evidence of these skills through internships.
• Level 3 Certificate - British Association for Supported Employment (BASE) - DESIRABLE

BenefitsIn return, you will receive:

• Invest in Your Growth: Access a wide range of training, in-house coaching, workshops, and funding for qualifications. Opportunities for funded research, with potential international travel.
• Generous Pension Plans: Benefit from either the Local Government Pension Scheme or Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Ample Time Off: Enjoy a generous annual leave package to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
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Visit our website to learn more! ApplicationHow to applyWe strive in offering an inclusive and accessible recruitment and interview process to all candidates. Should you have any questions at all, or require any support with reasonable adjustments, please contact and a member of our team will respond as soon as possible. For more information on the position itself, please connect with Sue Reid at for any queries. Please note, we appreciate the value of each applicant but kindly ask that you complete an application form as we do not accept CV's.If you would like to take a look at the job description for this vacancy, please see this under Supporting Documents on the right-hand side of the page.