Life Coach jobs in Canary Wharf

Are you passionate about making a difference? Do you believe everyone deserves the right to meaningful employment? We are seeking a compassionate and driven Job Coach to join our team at Kaleidoscope Social Enterprise Ltd, specialising in supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism to find and succeed in paid employment.

Location: West and Central London (We have different sites across London)

Type: Full-time

Initial Salary: £26,000

About Us:

At Kaleidoscope Social Enterprise Ltd we are committed to breaking down barriers to employment for those with learning disabilities and autism. We empower the people we work with by providing tailored support that aligns with their unique strengths and challenges, helping them to thrive in the workplace.

Job Role:

As a Job Coach, you will:

• Develop individualised employment plans based on each person’s abilities, needs, and aspirations.
• Work directly with people to increase their employment opportunities, from on-the-job training, to enhance their job skills and social interaction, to CV writing, job search and interview preparation.
• Build partnerships with local businesses and organisations to create inclusive employment opportunities.
• Monitor and support individuals progress, adjusting strategies as necessary to help them achieve their employment goals.
• Advocate for workplace accommodations and inclusive recruitment practices.

We Are Looking For:

• Someone with experience of working in the field of SEND [special educational needs and disabilities], job coaching, or a related field.
• A clear understanding of the challenges and strengths of individuals with learning disabilities and or autism.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a commitment to fostering independence in others.
• You will have a proactive approach and the ability to think creatively to solve problems.

Why Join Kaleidoscope?

• We are a well established award winning organisation with a good reputation and a varied portfolio of business and education partners, working across London.
• You would have the opportunity to work in an incredible team of like minded people to ensure that young people with learning disabilities and or autism are able to look forward to a lifetime of work and opportunity.
• Our team is supportive, passionate and dedicated to making real changes in people’s lives.
• Enjoy a role with variety and the opportunity to tailor approaches to meet individual needs.
• You will receive competitive remuneration and benefits package, including a contributory pension scheme, Employee Assistance Scheme, full training and opportunities for continued professional development.
• We are an equal opportunities and disability confident employer who recognise the value of a diverse workforce.

If this sounds like you and you’re looking to make a meaningful impact and help individuals with learning disabilities and autism unlock their potential in the workforce, we would love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Employee discount

Application question(s):

• • Why do you think young people with Learning disabilities and or Autism should have the right to work and what kind of work do you think they could do or be offered?
• • What are the benefits, do you think, of having a paid job for young People with Learning Difficulties and or Autism? What challenges or difficulties do you think they might face when considering getting a paid job?

Work Location: In person