Location
London Arena, London

Hours
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

Salary
£36,673 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, your role is central to the delivery of our Mencap Training Academy. You will lead a team of Skills Coaches to support learners with SEN to complete all elements of the programme in line with requirements by providing tailored support.

Key responsibilities 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 to receive Access to Work funding
- Supporting and ensuring the team build and maintain good 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 constant improvement
- Working closely with the wider team to ensure the needs of the learner are met

Experience
- Experience of supporting people with learning disabilities
- Experience of delivering against targets
- Experience of risk management
- Knowledge of the sector and safe working practices

About you
We are looking for someone passionate, self-motivated, and committed to making a difference. You should be able to lead and inspire a team, build strong relationships with learners and their support networks, and be dedicated to continuous improvement.

Qualifications
- GCSE English and Maths at grade A-C/9-4 (or equivalent) are essential. Candidates will be required to provide evidence of these qualifications at interview.