Employment Coach (BSL)

  • Birmingham
  • Bid Services
BID Services, Closing date: FlexibleWe are seeking an experienced and compassionate BSL Employment Coach to provide personalized pre and post career guidance and job support to clients who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. In this role, you will conduct outreach to identify potential participants, build rapport through one-on-one coaching, assess vocational interests and abilities, and create tailored action plans to set clients on a path to employment success.Birmingham/Hybrid£23,474 per annum pro-rataPart-time, 18.5 hours per weekFlexible closing dateContract: Fixed-term until 31st March 2025Closing date: Flexible Interview date: TBCKey duties include:Assisting with CV and cover letter drafting.Interview preparation.Relationship building with local disability organizations to receive referrals and drive program registration.Maintaining detailed client records, track progress, and report metrics.What we are looking for:Experience of working with people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, in a 1-1 or group capacity.An understanding of the barriers faced by people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, such as social barriers and barriers to technology especially in the labour market and how these can be overcome.British Sign Language Level 3 or native BSL userWe are looking for someone who is passionate about working with people with a physical disability and motivated to action change and improve employment accessibility.Have or able to develop relationship with stakeholders/organisations.Employment experience – however this is not essential as training will be provided.Sound knowledge of Safeguarding and GDPRGood level of English as recording case notes is essential in this role.What we offerWe strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace and we are committed to wellbeing, promoting hybrid working, offering generous annual leave entitlements, an Employee Assistance Program, Health Cash Plan, Occupational Sick Pay scheme, and flexible TOIL scheme. We invest generously in training and development programmes, providing sponsorship to pursue formal professional qualifications and the opportunity to learn and develop sign language skills.To apply please follow the link https://www.bid.org.uk/vacancy/employment-coach-bsl/ or send your CV to jobs@bid.org.uk. Published:9th February, 2024 Author: Unverified User Location: Ladywood Road, Ladywood, Birmingham, B16 8SZ Share this page EmailFacebookTwitter