Vacancy Details
- Post Title – Sessional Job Coach
- Hours of Work – ‘As and When Required’ pool basis
- Rate of Pay – £13.45 p/h
- Locations – Aberdeen
The Role
Values into Action Scotland (VIAS) is recruiting for the post of Sessional Job Coach based at our head office at the University of Aberdeen and surrounding area. We are looking to recruit a pool of Job Coaches to support our Project SEARCH and Triple E clients in developing their job skills in a real working environment. You will work with the Senior Lead Consultants and their teams to provide practical job coaching support in what, for many, is their first real job. No experience is required as full training will be given.
Background
Values Into Action Scotland provides quality supports and services to create a world that is inclusive for all. We aim to help people with learning disabilities and/or neurodivergent people achieve the same opportunities as everyone else.
Triple E is a wraparound supported employment service designed to help disabled people aged 16–67 find high‑quality jobs. This post will support our services in Aberdeenshire. Project SEARCH is a supported internship programme for young people aged 16–24 who have a learning disability and/or autism.
The Candidate
With a strong interest in learning about supported employment, the successful candidate will be confident in their ability to support our clients in developing. They will also be comfortable working one‑to‑one within a business setting. Candidates would benefit from an understanding of the issues that affect people with learning disabilities and/or neurodivergent people.
What We Offer
We offer flexibility, excellent training and development opportunities, and a competitive salary.
Further Details
The post is as and when required. VIAS will carry out a PVG check on the successful applicant. For further information or an informal discussion, please call Kelly Forrest on 07350 421305.
To apply
Please send your CV and covering letter to kelly.forrest@viascotland.org.uk. Ensure that in your CV you have covered all the criteria as detailed in the person specification for this post. We have a rolling programme of recruitment, so applications are welcome at any time.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
VIAS is committed to equality and inclusion. We actively welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, skills, experiences and lived experience. We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and flexible working arrangements throughout the recruitment process.
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