We have an exciting, full-time Job Coach vacancy within our Breakthrough Supported Employment team.

About You...

We are seeking a Job Coach to help develop and increase employment opportunities for people with learning disabilities and autism diagnosis, empowering them to achieve their career aspirations. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and proven experience in networking and negotiation skills. As a Job Coach, you will be confident, reliable and dedicated to achieving a variety of successful employment outcomes for people referred to the service. You will also understand the model of equal opportunities and a diverse workforce.

You will enhance and broaden pathways to employment and career opportunities for those we support, enabling us to improve lives today and build a better future for vulnerable individuals.

About The Team...

Breakthrough currently supports people with a learning disability and people with an autism diagnosis into employment.

We are a small team who work closely and are committed to finding and supporting people into a range of employment outcomes. The work of a Job Coach can be challenging but it is equally rewarding, knowing that you have helped to make a difference to someone’s life.

We are realistic but keen that the people we support are helped to achieve their career goals and aspirations, improve independence, confidence and be part of the community.

Key responsibilities...

As a Job Coach, you will be supported to gain a qualification in Supported Employment Level 3 Certificate.
Identify sources of local labour market intelligence.
Work with local employers in identifying and addressing skills needs and employment possibilities for people referred to the service (temporary, part time, full time, host employers for supported internships and more).
Engage with schools and adult education providers to offer supported employment to young people who are approaching adulthood to reflect PfA outcomes.
Ensure that action plans, SMART targets, reviews and monitoring of any type of work takes place in a timely manner.

Our benefits...

25 days* increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.
The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.
Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.
Local government pension scheme.
Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)
Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.
Sports and Social Club.
Staff dental and health plans.
Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.
Supermarket discount.
(pro rata for part time)

Our values...

At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.

Interview date

Interviews will be held on Friday, 28th March 2025.

The Job Coach interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

Want to ask us a question?

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:

Name: Karen Scott

Job Title: Team Leader

Phone Number: 01344 354291 / 07876 502 879

At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.

No agencies please.

Equal Opportunities

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

Job Coach

Employer:

Bracknell Forest Council

Salary:

£26,852 - £30,293 FTE (inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance)

Location:

Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, United Kingdom

Contract:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Full Time

Hours:

37 hours per week.

DBS Check:

Enhanced

Closing Date:

16/03/2025 at 23:59

Reference:

People/25/305622

We have an exciting, full-time Job Coach vacancy within our Breakthrough Supported Employment team.

About The Team...

Breakthrough currently supports people with a learning disability and people with an autism diagnosis into employment.

We are a small team who work closely and are committed to finding and supporting people into a range of employment outcomes. The work of a Job Coach can be challenging but it is equally rewarding, knowing that you have helped to make a difference to someone’s life.

We are realistic but keen that the people we support are helped to achieve their career goals and aspirations, improve independence, confidence and be part of the community.

Key responsibilities...

As a Job Coach, you will be supported to gain a qualification in Supported Employment Level 3 Certificate.
Identify sources of local labour market intelligence.
Work with local employers in identifying and addressing skills needs and employment possibilities for people referred to the service (temporary, part time, full time, host employers for supported internships and more).
Engage with schools and adult education providers to offer supported employment to young people who are approaching adulthood to reflect PfA outcomes.
Ensure that action plans, SMART targets, reviews and monitoring of any type of work takes place in a timely manner.

Our benefits...

25 days* increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.
The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.
Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.
Local government pension scheme.
Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)
Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.
Sports and Social Club.
Staff dental and health plans.
Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.
Supermarket discount.
(pro rata for part time)

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