Employment Coach Westminster School

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Employment Coach to join our DFN Project SEARCH programme, based full-time, five days per week, at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital.

This is a fixed-term position up to 31 August 2027, supporting the delivery of this specialist employment programme within the NHS setting. This is a unique and rewarding role working in close partnership with Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, DFN Project SEARCH and Sandwell Supported Employment to support young people with SEND as they develop the skills, confidence and experience needed to progress towards sustainable paid employment.

The successful candidate will work alongside interns within a busy NHS environment, providing individualised job coaching, supporting workplace learning and helping young people to develop greater independence, confidence and employability skills through meaningful work placements across the hospital.

As the role is specifically based within the NHS Trust, the successful candidate will need to be comfortable working flexibly across different hospital departments and building positive, professional relationships with NHS colleagues, partner organisations and the wider Project SEARCH team.

Our school is a safe, happy and learning environment in which everyone is encouraged to achieve their full potential through high aspirations and a wealth of opportunities and experiences. The Westminster School offers a unique atmosphere rich with opportunities and resources. Our staff are valued members of the school community and form strong supportive relationships with the exceptional pupils in our care.

Our school caters for 305 pupils aged 7
-19 years with a wide range of special educational needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Global Development Delay and Moderate to Severe Learning Disabilities.

The School offers a comprehensive CPD programme and has been awarded the Investors in People Platinum Award. School occupies state-of-the-art facilities on a £42million Rowley Learning Campus.

Staff benefits include:

• A Contributory Pension Scheme
• A comprehensive CPD package aligned to individual professional needs and the strategic development priorities of the school.
• First-Class Employee Assistance Programme with free, confidential access to a GP 24/7 for you and your family, counselling, personal financial, debt and legal advice
• Free Occupational Health Services
• Family Friendly Policies
• Staff Voice Committee
• Free Parking on Site
• Lifestyle benefits and discounts through several schemes

Our school is led by a dedicated Executive Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team who are supported by a committed Governing Board and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop within an exciting and creative curriculum and be part of a highly motivated team, which prides itself on its collaborative working practices, and are transforming the lives of our young people.

The School is committed to equal opportunities and we have a proactive, supportive Governing Board and strong partnerships with parents/carers, the Local Authority and the local community.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake all relevant safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check.

If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post

If you have provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail.

Successful applicants will be contacted with an…