Job Coach

Join Our Team as a Job Coach at United Response

Are you passionate about helping people discover their strengths and move into meaningful employment?

Would you like a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities, mental health needs or physical disabilities?

If so, we’d love to hear from you. United Response is looking for motivated and supportive Job Coaches to join our Employment service (ESEE).

LOCATION: Leeds (City Wide / Hybrid)
FUNCTION: Employment (ESEE)
HOURS: x2 Full Time positions available at 37.5 hours each
SALARY: £26,715 per annum

United Response is a registered charity, founded in 1973. Our mission is to ensure that individuals with learning disabilities, mental or physical support needs have the opportunity to live life to the fullest. We support around 2,000 people across more than 300 locations in England and Wales, with over 3,600 staff members.

Our Employment services (ESEE) support people to develop skills, gain experience and move into sustainable employment, apprenticeships or further training through a range of tailored programmes.

We’re seeking proactive and person-centred Job Coaches to support people we support to achieve their employment goals. You will help individuals identify their strengths, build confidence and develop the skills needed to succeed in the workplace.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working with young people or adults with SEN, learning disabilities, mental health needs or physical disabilities
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with individuals, employers and professionals
• Experience delivering 1 to 1 and group-based support
• Confidence managing a varied caseload and working independently
• GCSE Grade 4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Good IT skills

Experience in job coaching, supported employment or knowledge of employment pathways such as internships, apprenticeships or traineeships would be advantageous, as would Job Coach training.

A flexible approach is essential, as this is a field-based role working across a range of locations and programmes.

As a Job Coach, you will:

• Support individuals to identify their strengths, skills and career goals
• Deliver person-centred 1 to 1 and group-based employability support
• Help develop workplace skills such as communication, time management and professionalism
• Support access to vocational training, Functional Skills and work experience opportunities
• Provide travel training and in-work support where required
• Build relationships with local employers to create inclusive job opportunities
• Support individuals in securing and sustaining employment
• Work across programmes including Supported Employment, Supported Internships, Access to Work and Education pathways
• Maintain accurate records and monitor progress against outcomes
• Work collaboratively with families, professionals and partner organisations

United Response offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Pension contribution
• Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling and advice services
• Employee shopping discounts and eligibility for the Blue Light Card
• Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers
• Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications
• Life assurance scheme
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• Two wellbeing days per year
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for career progression

United Response is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment.

Successful applicants will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

United Response is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported.

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About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .