Lead Consultant (Job Coaching)

Main Location is Renfrewshire Council Area

Main Purpose of Job

Provide tailored, one-to-one support to help disabled people find, secure, and sustain employment using the supported employment 5 stage model
Develop disabled people to achieve and maintain long-term employment targets
Identify and prioritise the development of employer engagement for Triple E
Build strong employer relationships to support the progression of clients into employment and/or modern apprenticeships
Income generate via DWP Access to Work to cover stage 5 of the process

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic

Establish and maintain good relationships with a range of relevant stakeholders and represent VIAS in external meetings to maintain our excellent reputation.
Monitor and evaluate developing trends in the supported employment sector to identify best practice.
Develop appropriate networking relationships that will enhance the job role and the business opportunities available for VIAS and job opportunities for Triple E clients.

Operational

Use a person-centred approach to collect relevant information about the person’s aspirations, interests, and abilities for work.
Create individual flexible employment plans.
Support individuals to do job search and find suitable employment.
Market to employers to promote Triple E and our clients for employment.
Enable employers to recruit disabled candidates.
Provide training and on-the-job support that is appropriate and effective and encourages workplace independence and progression.
Support employers to make reasonable adjustments and utilise assistive technology that are appropriate to each client’s needs.
Support individuals to participate in the employer’s typical induction, training, probation, performance and development procedures and processes.
Encourage employers’ staff to take up training so that they can provide natural support strategies.

Administrative

Monitor and evaluate progress of people, including data collection
Keep records and documentation and support in the preparation of compliance reports.
Promote the job coaching service through various means, including networking and digital media e.g. website, X previously (twitter) etc.

Other requirements

To commit to uphold VIAS’s values, demonstrating them in day-to-day duties.
To comply with VIAS’s policy and practice requirements as outlined in the Teams (VIAS Policies) including Health & Safety, Adult Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
To be accountable to the Senior Lead Consultant, positively engaging in supervision and support processes and liaise with other staff as a positive member of the VIAS team, through team meetings and general day to day working.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good general level of education.

Desirable

A PDA in Supported Employment or a willingness to work towards this.

Relevant Experience/Knowledge

Essential

Experience in working with people with learning disabilities and/ or neurodivergent people.

Ability to adhere to regulations and standards.

Respect for diversity.

Comprehensive understanding of Scottish safeguarding legislation and a knowledge of best practice in this field.

Desirable

Proven experience as job coach or working with and to develop people.

Experience in developing employment plans.

Ability to inspire others.

Willingness to work hard supporting disabled people into work

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Leadership capability with the capacity to collaborate effectively across and out with organisations.

Demonstrable communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, both verbal and written.

Excellent organisational and problem-solving ability.

Ability to multi-task and work in an autonomous capacity.

Ability to identify, prioritise and deliver a varied work programme.

Able to understand and propose solutions by focussing on customer requirements.

Desirable

Strong IT skills including use of MS Office packages, email, internet.

Experience of direct marketing to businesses.

Willingness to learn our processes to enable you to achieve the desired result within VISs

Personal Attributes

Essential

Results oriented team player with a ‘can-do’ attitude.

Actively demonstrates the values held by VIAS and follow policy and procedures accordingly.

Values, ethics and skills essential to equality and inclusion.

Desirable

Be driven to achieve positive change in a workplace to help that business recruit who you are supporting

Working with Values into Action Scotland

Employee Benefits

Pension allowance of up to 6% of gross salary, matched by the employee’s contribution
Access to a confidential employee counselling service
Access to over 150 E-Learning Courses

Leave

32 days paid leave per annum inclusive of public holidays. Our year starts 1st of April to 31st of March

Other Information

The Job Description is purposefully intended to be of a general nature, defining the main elements of work required for the successful operation of the work of VIAS.

It is recognised that changing circumstances will have a direct bearing on the balance of duties at any time. As part of a continuing process, objectives and priorities will be kept under regular review to develop our service.

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