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About the Role

Play a direct role in helping young people with learning disabilities and additional needs take their first steps into the world of work. This role involves working directly with students to build confidence, develop employability skills, and access meaningful work experience and employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual assessments to identify students' work capabilities, interests and training needs, and use these to create tailored individual and group work programmes.
• Source, arrange and liaise with external employers and partners to secure well-matched placements, completing all essential paperwork including health and safety, safeguarding and contractual agreements.
• Accompany and support students on placements individually and in groups, assisting with travel arrangements and acting as an ongoing link between students, employers, supervisors and co-workers.
• Write individual Vocational Plans, monitor and assess students prior to and during placement, and maintain accurate monitoring records and progress reports.
• Prepare CVs, arrange and attend job interviews with students, and train and coach students throughout college preparation and placement to meet employer standards.
• Act as an advocate for students where necessary, respond promptly to wellbeing concerns and provide personal care and welfare support as required.
• Liaise with Curriculum Managers, Course Leaders and SSA Coordinators to identify suitable participants, contribute to self-assessment and quality review, and represent the College at events and open days.

Requirements

• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities, additional needs or mental health conditions in a support, care or education setting
• Experience of supporting individuals into work experience, employment or vocational training
• Confidence in engaging and building relationships with employers and external partners
• Ability to conduct assessments and produce clear, accurate written plans and records
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with students, families and professionals
• Good organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage a varied caseload independently
• Willingness to support personal care and welfare needs as required
• A full driving licence or ability to travel independently to support students at external placement locations
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion
• A qualification in supported employment, SEND, social care or a related field
• Experience in a Job Coach, Employment Advisor or Supported Employment role
• Knowledge of supported employment models and vocational profiling
• Experience working within an FE or educational setting
• Experience producing CVs and supporting individuals through job application and interview processes

Skills

• Relationship-building
• Assessment
• Work programme creation
• Placement sourcing and management
• Interpersonal communication
• Organisational skills
• Time management
• Advocacy

Location

• Southgate Campus

Work Type

• Permanent
• Part Time
• Term Time Only

Experience Level

• Entry level

Education Level

• Qualification in supported employment, SEND, social care or a related field

Salary/Compensations

• £24,001 - £26,669 / year

Benefits

• 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
• Annual Season Ticket Loans
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Support Helpline (24/7 counselling and advice)
• Eye Tests for DSE Users
• Flu vouchers
• Free gym facilities at Southgate Campus
• Competitively-priced hairdressing services and beauty treatments
• High Street Discounts

About the Company

• We change lives, empower individuals and connect communities.
• An ambitious, forward-thinking further education college in North London, serving diverse communities.
• Vision 2030: to be a leading provider of learning and skills development, fostering exceptional educational experiences, driven by innovation, collaboration and excellence.
• Supportive, inclusive team culture with a shared commitment to helping students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) succeed.
• Collaborative environment where staff value each other and take collective responsibility for outcomes.
• Creates an environment where both learners and staff can thrive.

Equal Opportunity

• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion