Supported Internship Job Coach

Supported Internship Job Coach - Corbett House, Westonhall Road, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove, B60 4AL

Salary - £33,000 – term time only

Mileage expenses/bus pass will also be provided as well as a work laptop and mobile phone.

What is a Supported Internship?

A Supported Internship is a structured, work-based study programme for young people aged 16–24 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) who have an EHCP. 

What we are looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Job Coach to support young adults with SEND in developing the skills, confidence, and experience needed to secure sustainable employment. 

As part of our Supported Internship team, you will provide personalised support, facilitate workplace learning opportunities, build strong employer partnerships, and help young people achieve their career goals through high-quality employability provision.

Enjoy a flexible and varied working environment with autonomy in your day-to-day role, where you can make a real and measurable impact. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in relevant training and/or undertake qualifications to effectively support young adults with SEND before and during their Supported Internship.
• Provide individualised tailored, ongoing support to young adults on site at employer locations across Birmingham and the surrounding areas, based on their individual needs across 5 days of week.

This could include: 

• Initial training of internship task utilising systematic instruction techniques
• Building natural supports
• Developing reasonable adjustments and accommodations, and/or identifying appropriate assistive technology as required
• Develop task analysis when needed to support the intern/student to learn and perform tasks to required productivity and quality standards
• Identify and implement training strategies and/or services in coordination with the mentor and host business staff
• Consult with the host business regarding tools and techniques that support the intern/student learning and success
• Participate in training intern/student in the areas of personal hygiene and presentation, communication, interviewing, and work/social behaviour expected within the world of work
• Assess intern progress and give feedback to intern and team members, logging the evidence and support using our online RAPRA system

• Provide travel training for the intern to move towards accessing the host business independently
• Learn the host business sites culture, rules, and expectations within each department and assist interns to understand and comply

• Communicate with SI Coordinator regarding issues that may affect intern/student success at during the internship or into employment. These decisions may be related to continued skills training, fading, behaviour, job tasks, etc.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners - including employers, services, and agencies to coordinate effective support and create meaningful opportunities for young adults
• Support students beyond the classroom, to prepare them for interviews and accompanying them to interviews for permanent employment
• Positively represent the Supported Internship department at events and employer engagement activities
• Provide training and coaching to partner business and actively promote the benefits of employing people with SEND
• Work closely with the SENCo within the school you are attached, contribute to EHCP review meetings, and ensure progress reviews and checkpoints are completed via the online area
• Build strong, purposeful relationships with interns/students, employers, and colleagues quickly and meaningfully
• Work positively and effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Demonstrate a commitment to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults

Qualifications and Experience

• Holds a Level 2 (or above) qualifications in English and Mathematics, with a willingness to continue developing skills
• Training in Systematic Instruction (TSI) accreditation or be prepared to train in this prior to supporting interns/students
• Brings experience supporting interns/students with SEND or delivering training across a range of job roles, alongside a strong understanding of how to meet individual needs and support progression
• Demonstrate innovative approaches to employer engagement through marketing and promotion in order to identify and secure potential opportunities for paid employment both within and outside the host employer
• Training or skills and experience in training/coaching, systematic instruction, job, and task analysis
• Ability to organise own workload and meet strict deadlines.
• Clear and concise report writing and verbal presentation.

• Demonstrates a good understanding of equality legislation, the rights of disabled individuals, and the importance of reasonable adjustments in the workplace
• Maintains up-to-date subject knowledge to ensure skills remain relevant to the role and the young people supported
• Offers practical experience and a strong understanding of the sector, with the ability to apply this effectively in real-world settings
• Works well as part of a team whilst also showing initiatives and confidence when working independently
• Shows good judgement and a clear awareness of the challenges and support needs of young people

Note: The Job Coach will be expected to perform other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate by the SI Coordinator/Lead.

Keys Education is a national network of alternative learning solutions and pathways, designed to support learners with diverse needs to achieve their goals and realise their potential. It helps individuals with support needs build stability, resilience, and a sense of belonging through Connected Support.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are also committed to supporting the Armed Forces community through our Armed Forces Covenant.

Eligible candidates from military backgrounds are guaranteed an interview – please include details of your service on your CV.

Safeguarding
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check. 

More can be found about Keys and our Therapeutic Education Services here 

School tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process. 

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.  

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks.