Supported Employment Coach

Overview

City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking a Supported Employment Work Coach. This is a fixed-term contract until 30/11/2026, part time at 30 hours per week. Work style is any suitable location within the City of Wolverhampton; the role requires the ability to move around the city to meet with customers and employers. The Supported Employment Team is a joint initiative between the Council’s Adult Social Care and Skills teams to provide opportunities for people who require extra support due to long-term learning or physical disabilities.

Supported Employment Work Coach

Salary: £36,363 - £40,777 (Grade
6) actual salary; £29,483.51 - £33,062.43 (appears to reflect different pay scales for the role).

Hours:

30 hours per week. Contract type:
Part time - Fixed Term Contract opportunity until 30/11/2026.

For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

A Supported Employment Team Leader has been put in place to oversee the work of the Work Coaches to ensure that targets are met. Work Coaches will work collaboratively with employers and customers to ensure appropriate job matching to secure paid sustainable employment is put in place. The Supported Employment Team focuses on the Supported Employment Model which is a proven model to support disabled people into employment.

Work Coaches will meet with customers and employers, provide guidance and support, and help match people to suitable paid employment opportunities while promoting inclusion and equal opportunities.

For discussion about this opportunity, please contact Emma Carless, Supported Employment Team Leader, Emma. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile to maximise performance and productivity while maintaining a healthy work life balance. The council is committed to diversity and inclusion and has various recognitions and commitments described in the original posting. The council also operates a Disability Confident scheme and other equality initiatives;

applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of background.

We encourage an inclusive culture where employees can flourish and be themselves. We have staff equality forums to give employees a voice and ensure respectful treatment. The recruitment of ex-offenders policy and DBS considerations apply where relevant.