Job Coach

BOSS. is a training programme for learning disabled people who are passionate about the arts making a positive difference in the world. In September, two trainees will join Spectra staff to learn about being leaders in an arts organisation over the course of one year.

We are looking for a Job Coach who will work alongside the trainees to offer support, guidance and mentoring.

The Job Coach will work alongside the two BOSS. trainees to support them to develop their skills, knowledge and experience over the course of a year. The role will include:

Developing a positive, trusting relationship with the trainees
Working in a person-centred and responsive way that centres the independence and capability of the trainees
Understanding and responding to the needs of the trainees
Supporting trainees to understand different aspects of managing Spectra. This might include:
Breaking down tasks into manageable ‘chunks’ for trainees
Creating resources such as timetables and easy-read documents to help trainees learn effectively
Teaching specific roles and tasks in a way that best suits the trainees
Supporting the trainees to identify, understand and advocate for their own needs
Facilitating communication between the trainees, the team and wider networks
Helping the trainees to think about their goals and develop plans for achieving them
Supporting the trainees to reflect on their progress and develop their confidence, self-esteem and interpersonal skills
Helping the Spectra team to develop the Job Coach role and BOSS. programme as we go along