
Location
London Arena, London
Hours
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
£33,673 per annum
About the Role
Do you have experience of working with people with a learning disability? Are you passionate about working for an organisation that drives change? We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and self-motivated Senior Skills Coach to join our Supported Internship programme team in Ealing. As a Senior Skills Coach, you will play a central role in delivering our Mencap Training Academy. You will lead a team of Skills Coaches to support learners with Special Educational Needs (SEN) to complete all elements of the programme in line with requirements by providing tailored support.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Line managing and coaching a team to support learners progressing towards paid employment
- Planning Skills Coach in-work support hours to meet agreed targets for Access to Work funding
- Supporting and ensuring the team build and maintain strong relationships with parents, carers, learner support networks, and employers
- Ensuring accurate and up-to-date record keeping and reporting
- Conducting quality assurance activities to drive continuous improvement
- Collaborating closely with the wider team to ensure learners’ needs are met
Experience
- Experience of supporting people with learning disabilities or SEN
- Experience of delivering against targets
- Experience of risk management
- Knowledge of the sector and safe working practices
About you
You are passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities and committed to driving positive change. You are self-motivated, able to lead and inspire a team, and build strong relationships with learners, families, and employers. You value inclusivity and are eager to contribute to an organisation that fosters a respectful and supportive environment.
Qualifications
- GCSE English and Maths at grade A-C/9-4 or equivalent (evidence required at interview stage)
- This is not an exhaustive list; please refer to the full job description for further details

