Job Coach

Reference: V2276

The postholder will support a caseload of people with Mental ill Health referred to the service to enter the world of work, through profiling, job matching and in-work support.

Assessing individual’s needs within the placement/employment.

Providing ongoing support, guidance and training for individuals to experience and maintain employment within the workplace.

Initiating adjustments within the workplace to allow the client to maintain employment.

Negotiating with the employer for any adaptations to work roles enabling the client to sustain employment.

Essential
1. An awareness of the support needs of people with Learning Disabilities
2. An understanding of the factors to be considered in supporting people in employment.
3. An understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities policy and practice
4. Self motivated with good organisational skills
5. The ability to form friendly and supportive relationships with clients

Candidates must have a willingness to travel extensively inside the designated work area and occasionally outside for meetings, training, etc. with possible overnight stays.

Permanent

Part Time 24 hours per week over variable days

Shaw Trust is committed to safeguarding. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal records disclosure

An Investor in People and Guardian Top 100 Employer, the Trust offers excellent benefits and development opportunities, including discounted BUPA care and other flexible benefits, child care vouchers, 5 weeks holiday.

Shaw Trust is a registered Charity: 287785

Closing date: 10 September 2010

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Please send or email your completed application form to:

Shaw Trust Head Office, Epsom Square, White Horse Business Park, Trowbridge, Wiltshire BA14 0XJ

Email: recruitment@shaw-trust.org.uk

Tel: 01225 716331 (ansaphone service available out of hours)

Minicom: 08457 697288

Please ensure that you quote the relevant Job Vacancy Reference Number in any correspondence.

If you require the Application Form and Information Pack in an alternative format please feel free to contact us. If you would like any assistance in completing the form then please contact us before the closing date and we shall be glad to assist.

Shaw Trust is committed to equality and recognises the value of diversity. We interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.

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