Job Coach (ALN)

Cyflog: 13.72 - 14.94 Per Hour

About Us

Gower College Swansea is one of the largest colleges in Wales, with a strong reputation for high-quality teaching and learning. The College operates across six campuses in Swansea, supporting over 4,500 full-time and 10,000 part-time learners. With an annual turnover of more than £50 million, Gower College Swansea is a major employer in the region, employing over 1,000 staff.

The College also offers an award-winning staff wellbeing provision, reflecting its commitment to investing in staff and ensuring they feel supported.

The role:

To work with a group of interns with additional learning needs (ALN) to identify their strengths, interests, and abilities related to skill acquisition, job development and employment. Using job coaching techniques, you will support young people's development towards employability and seek appropriate support and employment consistent with the student's interests and skills and to work with local business and industry to meet their employment needs. You will also determine and refer young people on the programme to appropriate support services for training and successful employment.

• 37 hours per week
• Fixed term until 31/08/2027
• Term time (40 weeks per year)
• £13.72 - £14.94 (£23,504 - £25,586 per annum)
• Based at Tycoch Campus, with travel to local employers (e.g. Amazon)

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual training and support to the intern at the host business worksite or competitive job, which includes: attending job induction with the intern and clarifying information with the intern as necessary, identifying Reasonable Adjustments and assistive technology requirements.
• Teach the essential tasks/duties/core skills of the job to the intern. Each job coach is assigned several students and will practice good supported employment, providing individual support and Systematic Instruction depending on each intern and job task needs

Benefits for you:

• 28 days pro rata annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the college is closed for two weeks over the Christmas period
• A Local Government Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 21% (2024)
• 2 staff well-being days
• Discounted study opportunities on College programmes
• View more benefits here: https://www.gcs.ac.uk/recruitment/staff-benefits-wellbeing

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Further information

• This vacancy may close early due to high application numbers. Early applications are recommended.
  
  
• Appointments will normally be made to the bottom of the salary scale with annual increments on 1st August each year (subject to a start date before 1st February).

Diversity & Inclusion
We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our organisation.

Welsh Language
To apply in Welsh, please visit our Cymraeg site. We encourage Welsh applications as we recognise the importance of delivering bilingual services and expanding our bilingual workforce. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Safeguarding
Gower College Swansea is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to thorough pre-employment checks, including:

• Enhanced DBS check, including the Children's Barred List (£49.50)
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council for Wales, where necessary (£15 - £45 depending on role).