Job Coach (Retail)

JOB COACH (Retail)

LOCATION: Based in Totnes with travel throughout Devon

FUNCTION: Employment

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Supported Internship/CEIAG Manager

ACCOUNTABLE FOR: Delivering training & support programmes to facilitate individuals’ progression

HOURS: 15 hours per week

SALARY: £25k FTE plus essential car allowance £1353.42

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 a Job Coach Tutor with a retail specialism, working as part of Positively Unique, our online shop creating personalised gifts and mindfulness products. Based at our Boatshed site in Totnes, Positively Unique works with small, local suppliers and provides a creative and engaging environment for both staff and the people we support.

If you have experience of CEIAG (Careers, Education, Advice & Guidance) and hold a full UK 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:

• x2 wellbeing days per yearPension contributionWork life balanceAccess to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling and advice servicesFully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualificationsTravel to work scheme (season ticket loan)Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailersRefer a friend scheme

Who we need

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 project outcomes

• Hold a full UK driving licence

• Through employer engagement and in-work support, ensure sustainable integration into the labour market for young people aged 16–24, including those with EHCPs and complex needs

• Plan and deliver person-centred programmes to support individuals in overcoming barriers, including confidence building, CV writing, job searching and interview skills

In addition, within Positively Unique, you will:

• Support the day-to-day running of the online shop, including managing orders and updating the website

• Create and produce personalised products using equipment such as sublimation printers, heat press machines, Cricut machines and embroidery equipment

• Carry out quality checks to ensure all products meet a high standard

• Research current trends to help grow sales and diversify the product range

• Support and coach students and individuals accessing the service through DWP contracts, helping them develop skills within a real working environment

You will also:

• Have experience working in an educational setting with young people with SEN, including those with social and emotional needs

• Have good IT and self-management skills, and a flexible approach

• Be able to market individuals or services and understand the supported employment process

• Ideally have 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. You will be fully inducted and supported by experienced colleagues.

If you have a keen interest in making a difference, enjoy engaging with people, and are patient, empathetic and a strong communicator, we would love 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.

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