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Skills Coach (Kingston)
Skills Coach – Supported Internship Programme (Kingston-upon-Thames)
Do you have experience of working with people with a learning disability? Are you passionate about driving change?
If so, we may have the perfect role for you within our Supported Internship team on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week).
About the Role
The Skills Coach role is central to delivering our Mencap Training Academy Supported Internship programme in Kingston-upon-Thames. You will support learners with SEN (Special Educational Needs)—including mild to moderate learning disabilities—to achieve the skills required for paid employment.
As a Skills Coach, your key responsibilities include:
- Providing tailored support to help young adults progress towards sustained paid employment.
- Offering 1:1 job coaching and teaching employability skills in a classroom environment.
- Integrating English and Maths learning into the workplace to meet programme requirements.
This role is based in our community workspace, working closely with learners to shape their development.
Responsibilities
✅ Ensure learner progression—supporting young adults to achieve the skills needed for paid employment.
✅ Deliver tailored workplace coaching, including:
- One-to-one job training
- Group-based employability skills development
- Application of English & Maths in real work settings
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✅ Embed inclusive practices to meet programme objectives.
✅ Maintain effective record-keeping and report progress as required.
✅ Work collaboratively with colleagues and employers to facilitate successful transitions.
Requirements
Essential:
✔ Experience of supporting people, especially those with learning disabilities. ✔ Experience of delivering against targets and meeting deadlines. ✔ Knowledge of safe working practices in a training or community setting. ✔ Basic understanding of employability & disability employment processes.
✔ GCSE C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English & Maths (proof required at interview stage). ✔ Good IT skills (e.g., familiar with word processing, spreadsheets, and digital record-keeping tools). ✔ Ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) with learners, colleagues and external stakeholders.
✔ Strong organisation and record-keeping abilities.
Additional Notes for Candidates
☑ All shortlisted candidates will need to provide GCSE English & Maths certificates (or equivalents) at interview. ☑ Blinded recruitment process applies—your application must include a full covering statement.
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Benefits
Here at Mencap, our generous benefits package includes:
- 32 days paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata).
- Access to restricted benefits, including:
- Discounts at leading retailers.
- Health cash plans and financial wellbeing support.
- Interest-free loans.
- A supportive, inclusive workplace—promoting wellbeing and work-life balance.
About Mencap
Mencap’s mission is to make the UK the best place in the world for people with learning disabilities to: ☀ Live happy, healthy lives with full support. ☀ Access equitable opportunities, free from discrimination. ☀ Become —and stay —included in society.
Our Core Values:
✨ Everyone deserves kindness and should be treated with dignity. ✨ Innovation—we learn from challenges and continuously grow. ✨ Inclusivity—our Belonging network groups welcome all backgrounds, ensuring every colleague feels safe, valued, and represented.
We are looking for people with the right values and passion, not just experience. Training and development will be provided.
This vacancy closes: Thursday 16th July.
Job ID: 36064
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