Location
Kingston upon Thames, London

Hours
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

Salary
£30,395 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 Skills Coach to join our Supported Internship programme team in Kingston. We are recruiting for 3 permanent full-time roles. As a Skills Coach, you will play a central role in delivering our Supported Internship programme by supporting learners with special educational needs (SEN) to complete all elements of the programme through tailored support. You will be accountable for learner progression in the workplace and achieving positive outcomes. Your support will include 1-1 job coaching, helping learners develop employability skills, and embedding English and Maths learning in the workplace. The aim is to equip people with the skills they need to achieve sustained paid employment.

About Mencap
We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, supporting them to live life as they choose. Our services provide high-quality, flexible support to enable independence, offer advice through helplines and websites, and campaign for the changes people with learning disabilities want. At Mencap, you will have opportunities to develop personally and professionally, feeling inspired to reach your potential.

Benefits
As an employee, you will receive fair pay and access to a wide range of rewards and benefits including:
- 32 days holiday (including bank holidays), increasing to 35 days with long service plus the option to buy up to 10 additional days via our HolidayPlus scheme
- Service-related sick pay after completing a 6-month probation
- Eligibility to join the Mencap Pension Plan with matched contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis
- Death in service cover up to 3 times salary and income protection after 26 weeks of long-term sickness
- Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers, and phones after 6 months of service
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- Discounts and cashback at major retailers, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, and holidays
- Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan for dental, glasses, therapy, etc.
- Free access to a 24/7 employee assistance program for advice and support
- Quarterly award scheme and recognition every 5 years through our YouRock program
- Access to award-winning training and development opportunities
*Terms and conditions apply based on contract

Experience
- Experience of supporting people, preferably with learning disabilities
- Experience of delivering against targets
- Knowledge of safe working practices
- Knowledge of the sector

About you
- Passionate and self-motivated
- Effective communicator
- Good ICT skills
- Strong record keeping and reporting abilities

Qualifications
- A-C/9-4 GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths