Job Coach

Key Responsibilities – On-Site Support

·        Provide one-to-one and group support to interns in the workplace.

·        Support interns using TSI (training in systematic instruction) and supported employment techniques.

·        Help interns learn job roles, tasks, and workplace expectations.

·        Promote independence and gradually reduce support where appropriate.

·        Monitor and record intern progress within the workplace.

Employer Engagement & Management

·        Act as the main liaison between the programme and the employer.

·        Build and maintain positive working relationships with employers.

·        Support employer understanding of supported internships and intern needs.

·        Address any workplace concerns or issues promptly and professionally.

·        Develop new business relationships / intern placement opportunities.

Vocational Profiling & Job Shaping

·        Complete vocational profiling to identify intern strengths, skills, and interests.

·        Undertake job carving and job shaping to match roles to intern abilities.

·        Adapt tasks and environments to support successful outcomes.

Parent/Carer & External Communication

·        Maintain regular communication with parents and carers.

·        Provide updates on intern progress, achievements, and challenges.

·        Work collaboratively with external professionals where required.

Travel Training & External Support

·        Support interns with travel training to and from placements.

·        Assist with developing independence in community and workplace settings.

·        Undertake external support tasks as required.

Collaboration & EHCP Contribution

·        Work closely with the Employability Tutor and wider team.

·        Provide detailed feedback on intern progress to support EHCP reviews.

·        Contribute to review meetings and planning where required.

Additional Responsibilities

·        Maintain accurate records of progress, support, and any incidents.

·        Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns appropriately.

·        Travel between sites when required.

·        Any other duties specified by the leadership team.

Skills & Experience

·        Experience supporting individuals with additional needs in employment or education settings.

·        Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

·        Ability to build relationships with employers and stakeholders.

·        Understanding of safeguarding and wellbeing.

·        Good organisational and record-keeping skills.

Desirable

·        Experience in supported internships or job coaching.

·        Knowledge of vocational profiling and job carving.

·        Understanding of EHCP processes.

·        A full UK driving licence (if travel between sites is required).