Post Title – Sessional Job Coach
Hours of Work – ‘As and When Required’ pool basis
Rate of Pay – £13.45 p/h
Locations – Aberdeen

Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Please read on as this advert is for you!

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 to develop 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 in necessary 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. Come and help us achieve our vision for a Scotland where people with learning disabilities and/ or neurodivergent people have the same opportunities as everyone else to achieve their goals.

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 to develop.

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/ development opportunities, and a competitive salary.

Further Details

The post is as and when required.
VIAS will carry out an 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

Please 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.