Relief Job Coach - Dunstable/Luton

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Do you have experience of supporting people? Do you have knowledge of supported employment? Yes, then please do keep on reading. 
 
We are currently looking for Relief Job Coach's to join our Employ Me programme, to support people with a learning disability move closer to paid work. As a Job Coach you will work with our participants to achieve this.
 
We are looking for flexible Relief Job Coaches to work across 3 Amazon fulfilment centres, the first we are recruiting for is in Dunstable/Luton.  As a Job Coach you will provide support to trainees to develop the skills and knowledge required by the employer.  Trainees will be working towards permanent paid work of 40 hours a week, working a shift pattern of 10 hours over 4 days including early starts and late evenings.
  
What will a Job Coach do?:
• Work in partnership with external employers
• Develop employment opportunities
• Work as part of the wider Employ Me team
• Support and train participants to ensure they gain practical and competitive skills
• Work with the managers/mentors to support participants to progress and solve any challenges
• Offer travel training to and from workplace (where identified)
 
Do you have the key skills to be a Job Coach? (essential):
• Experience of supporting people
• Knowledge of supported employment
• Effective/accurate record keeping and reporting
• Adaptable to work in range of environments
• Professional conduct and attendance
• Have an interest in and desire to know more about learning disability and autism
 
At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!
 
If you feel that this Job Coach role is for you, please apply with a full and up to date CV that demonstrates how your skills, knowledge and experience.  Please contact Kirsty in our recruitment team for an informal chat on (phone number removed).
 
Job ID:31110
 
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme please visit the direct gov website.

Benefits
As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.
Flexibility to work the hours you choose
Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras
Annual leave entitlement based on hours accrued
Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
Access to award winning training and development*T&C's apply based on contract

About Mencap
We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.  
Our work includes;

providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose
providing advice through our help lines and web sites