Job Coach (Youth Mentor Redbridge)

Job Purpose This is an exciting opportunity to be at the cutting edge of the growth in Shaw Trust Supported Internships. These job coach opportunities are based in Ilford town. The ideal candidate will have experience of working with neurodiverse young people or adults, be flexible, committed to making a difference and be able to work under pressure and be an effective communicator. The job coach role will need to successfully be able to work with vulnerable young people and engage employers to offer placements and work opportunities. Shaw Trust provides support to young people across London funded by Local Authorities, Schools, SFA that include providing information advice, guidance and support to ensure young people are able to assess their attributes and circumstances, planning to meet learning goals, supporting them to implement their plans and keeping these under review. We would like individuals that are committed to supporting and engaging with young people to ensure they develop resilience and are able to make positive and sustainable transitions through education and training into employment. In particular those that are energetic, passionate, dynamic and innovative in their approach to achieving the above. Job Description - Provides individualised support for interns at the host business worksite placement or competitive job which includes: job coaching, identifying job placements, assistive technology, etc. - Attends host business induction to ensure student understanding and learning - Works with managers and co-workers to educate on disability awareness - Communicates with parents on a regular basis - Visits students and give feedback to all team members - Meets daily with tutor to discuss student progress - Meets regularly with business liaison, managers and peer mentors to discuss student strengths and challenges, issues, progress, etc - Works with tutor to plan events such as induction, information nights/Open days and graduation - Works wit