Job Introduction
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.
What you’ll do:
- Support young people aged 16 to 25 with SEND to develop the skills, confidence, and independence needed to progress into employment.
- 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.
What we’re looking for:
- 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.
To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.
Why join us?
- Make a meaningful impact, helping learners achieve positive, lasting outcomes across Hampshire.
- 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.
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.
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Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
