Support Worker - Job Coach

Paterson Health & Social Care ,
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Salary: £9.00 - £9.50 Hour

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Support Worker LD– Job Coach Oxfordshire The job coach will provide one to one support to individual’s in the workplace ensuring that individual Plan targets are achieved, work skills are developed and paid employment is sustained. They will work directly with individuals and provide 1 – 1 support or group support for persons with Learning Disabilities in the workplace provide feedback and support. They will provide travel training support, where appropriate, to enable individuals to independently access work opportunities and increase their levels of independence. The Job Coach will work closely with the Lead Co-Ordinator and Co-Ordinator who will provide advice and guidance as to the support required for individuals gaining skills and experience in a real work setting The Job Coach will need to work closely with employers to ensure successful outcomes for the people supported. This role is largely externally focussed so will require a high level of professional conduct. Each individual and employer will be unique so the Job Coach will need to be highly flexible and adaptable. We are looking for a minimum of two Job Coaches to cover Oxfordshire and ideally to start as soon as possible. We are a county wide service so the individuals who would need to be able to drive and have access to a car (travel expenses are provided) Benefits of this role include: Excellent rates of pay: £9.00 to £9.50 per hour 9 am to 5 pm 5 days a week Monday to Friday