Employability Coach (Supported Internships)

Job Description

About Company

Shaw Trust is a social purpose organisation deeply committed to challenging inequality and breaking down barriers to enable social mobility. They operate on the belief that everyone has the right to live a decent and dignified life and to have an opportunity for rewarding work. The organisation fosters a culture of team spirit and inclusiveness, where every individual is valued and feels a sense of belonging.

Shaw Trust sees itself as part of the solution, actively creating conditions, advocating, and delivering services that make a tangible difference. They work in partnership, rather than competition, within an eco-system of purpose-led organisations, all striving for a fairer, more equal society centred on opportunity for all.

The organisation is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, ensuring every employee feels they belong and can progress, regardless of their background or lived experience. They are certified by the National Equality Standard, recognised as Disability Confident Leaders, and support the guaranteed interview scheme and the government’s Access to Work scheme. Shaw Trust actively welcomes applications from all sections of the community, especially from those with lived experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion, reflecting their values at every level of the organisation. Further details on their strategic aims are available in their 2030 Strategic Directive.

Job Description, Detailed

Purpose of the Role:
The primary purpose of this role is to support, coach, and teach interns on a Supported Internship to help them achieve an accredited Award in Employability and successfully transition into paid employment. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing 1-2-1 tuition support to interns as required.
• Delivering training and support for business partners and families, ensuring the success of the supported internship.
• Preparing interns for job opportunities both within and outside of the host employer.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to support young people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) in their journey towards securing paid employment. The role is ideal for someone passionate about transforming young people’s lives through career development.

Location:
You will be based in Heathrow.

Employee Benefits:
As an employee of Shaw Trust, in addition to making a positive impact on people’s lives, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package:

• Annual Leave: 25 days per year (plus bank holidays), with incremental increases to 28 days after 3 years’ service, and the option to purchase additional holiday.
• Volunteering Leave: 2 days of paid volunteering leave each year.
• Pension Scheme: An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months of service.
• Life Assurance: Coverage at 3 times your annual salary rate.
• Learning and Development: Access to a suite of learning and development opportunities, including paid for apprenticeship and master’s level qualifications, and management development programmes.
• Diversity Networks: Opportunities to connect with employee diversity networks such as LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disability Equality Network, Neurodiversity Peer Support Network, Women’s Network, MANaging Network, and Menopause Network Group.
• Health and Wellbeing: Initiatives including internal support, an employee assistance programme, and a health cash plan.
• Flexible Working: Opportunity to request flexible working from day one.

Application Information:
For full details regarding the role, candidates are advised to download the full Job Description.
For accessibility requirements or further information about the role, please contact Resourcing@shaw-trust.org.uk.
Shaw Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications are received.