We’re looking for a Job Coach, Interested?
Do you want a role where you’re recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others? Are you looking for a new challenge? If so, please keep reading as you’re just what we’re looking for!
The team…
Gateshead Council Learning & Skills want to recruit job coach to support students 16-18 with barriers to learning.
With experience of working with learners with a wide range of support and learning needs you will be part of a team developing and supporting our learners into work placements, supporting our induction process and supporting the development of learner personal development plans. We are looking for someone who has an innovative and inclusive approach, with experience in sourcing placements, placement preparation planning and supporting learners into and beyond their placement. You will have an excellent knowledge of local labour market information as well as possessing excellent communication and behaviour management skills.
The role will require frequent interaction and site visits with clients and our external employers and good administrative skills will be needed.
You will be self-motivated with a dedication to student achievement along with the ability to prioritise workloads and respond flexibly as situations demand.
Applicants should be qualified to Level 2 English, Maths and IAG.
At Learning and Skills, we believe that they way to provide outstanding support for our learners is to ensure we recruit outstanding staff. That is why we want to recruit an inspirational, motivated Job coach to enhance:
At Learning and Skills, we are committed to raising learner achievement by supporting our learners develop independence and resilience while ensuring the learner is at the heart of everything that we do. To support outstanding practice, you will benefit from an excellent system of professional development within a supportive working environment.
We are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS Disclosure and a range of other recruitment checks.
About the role…
This role focuses on supporting young people and adults with learning disabilities to access meaningful learning and employment opportunities. It involves building strong relationships with learners, families, employers, and professionals to ensure inclusive support. Key duties include identifying and securing high-quality work placements, conducting health and safety assessments, and providing tailored guidance to employers and mentors. The role also supports progression into placements volunteering, paid work, apprenticeships, and further education.
Direct support for individuals includes mentoring and coaching to build confidence, resilience, and workplace readiness—covering travel training, dress code, and workplace culture. One-to-one job coaching is delivered using systematic instruction and tailored aids. The role also includes attending promotional events and completing administrative tasks to ensure effective delivery of the Learning and Skills offer.
A bit about Gateshead Council…
Gateshead is a constantly changing borough combining modern facilities with a fascinating heritage and the demand for our services continues to grow. We engage with many partners and contract a high number of services to deliver the best outcomes for our community. We’re truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.
People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council, and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.
What’s in it for you? Well, there’s so much on offer and here’s just a few of the highlights!
- You’ll be paid a competitive salary of £26,824 - £28,142 per annum We’ll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension.
- You will receive an annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year (pro-rata for part time employees) rising to 32, 2 of which may be fixed by the council at any time. You also have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.
- You’ll have the opportunity to participate in the Council’s Flexi time scheme, subject to management approval and business needs, which could be up to 26 flexi days per year.
- We offer hybrid working arrangements to ensure a positive work life balance.
- A robust Workforce Development offer with opportunities for learning to progress your career and to enhance your knowledge in specific areas.
- You’ll have access to great health and wellbeing support and ability to use our cycle to work scheme. Working with our partners, GLL you can also access discounted leisure facilities Gym and Leisure Centre Memberships | Better
- You’ll have access to our new benefits platform VIVUP where you can get discounts and offers on online and high street shopping.
It’s time to apply!
We’re delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profile via this link JOB PROFILE. It’s important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria, because when we start choosing people to come and meet us we’ll be checking to ensure that they meet the essential criteria as set out in the job profile.
If successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Nick Doherty Careers and Employability Curriculum manager (nicholasdoherty@gateshead.gov.uk) or chiaraarrighi@gateshead.gov.uk
or if you need any assistance, please contact Nick Doherty on 0191 433 8568