Are you passionate about working with young people?
Are you looking for a way to positively impact people’s lives?
United Response is a leading national charity providing support to young people and adults with special educational needs (SEN) learning disabilities and mental health needs. We believe in championing the right of disabled people to live, work, socialise and participate in the community, free of discrimination and unnecessary boundaries
We have a fantastic opportunity to join us as Job Coach Mentor , if you have experience of CEIAG ( Careers, Education, Advice & Guidance) and hold a full British Driving licence we would love to hear from you !
The benefits
In return for your passion and commitment, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 28 days paid annual bank holiday inclusive (pro rata for part time), which increases after 3 and 5 years’ service
- Pension contribution
- Work life balance
- Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling and advice services
- Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications
- Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
- Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers
- Refer a friend scheme
Who we need
This post will be based in South Devon and Exeter. Delivery of the programme is through a mix of education and work related activity both 1:1 and group work.
Making it happen - your role
The successful candidate will:-
- Through community delivery - effectively engage with young people to motivate and encourage participation and meet the project outcomes.
- Through employer engagement and in work support ensure a sustainable integration into the labour market of young people 16 – 24 years old, in particular those with and education health care plan (EHCP) including young people with complex needs, at risk of social exclusion and young people from marginalised communities.
- Do this by planning and delivering a person centred accredited programme which supports young people to overcome their personal barriers. Interventions on their journey could include confidence building, CV writing, job searching and interview skills. Pathways to support the goals of the young people could include travel training, community projects, health & wellbeing, cooking, supported work tasters, supported work experience, supported internships and job trials.
- Have experience of working in an educational setting with young people who have special educational needs including social and emotional behaviour problems.
- Also need good IT and self-management skills and a flexible approach. You will also have the ability to market individuals or services, have an understanding of the supported employment process and basic knowledge of social enterprises.
We offer both formal and on the job training, and our national specialists are on hand to provide expert advice and support in best practice, inclusion, quality and health and safety, providing exceptional support and making a difference to people’s lives. You will be fully inducted working alongside experienced colleagues.
If you have a keen interest in making a difference and engaging with people and you are patient, empathetic and a good communicator then we would like to hear from you!
‘United Response is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants in regulated activity will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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About Disability Confident
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