Job Description

Do you have experience working with people with a learning disability? Are you passionate about working for an organisation that drives change? Then we may have the role for you at Mencap Training Academy.
We are seeking a dedicated and self-motivated skills coaches to join our dynamic team on a full-time (37.5 hours per week) permanent basis.
We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce.
The role aims to support people to learn the skills they need to go on and achieve sustained paid employment, to do this you will be:

• Accountable for learner progression in the workplace and achieving outcomes for the learner.
• You will deliver support in various ways: 1-on-1 job coaching, working with learners to develop employability skills, and embedding English and Math learning in the workplace.
• You may support learners in a group setting during classroom settings.
• The role aims to support people to learn the skills they need to go on and achieve sustained paid employment.

Do you have the experience required for a Skills Coach? (Essential):

• Proven experience supporting individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve targets.
• Strong understanding of safe working practices.
• Knowledge of the relevant sector.
• GCSE English & Maths (A-C/9-4 or equivalent).
• Proficient ICT skills.
• Excellent communication and record-keeping abilities.
• Valid UK driving license and access to a reliable vehicle for frequent travel within the Birmingham & Solihull area, including travel to our office in Birmingham City Centre.

*This is not an exhaustive list of the role, please see the attached job description for more information.
If you would like to have an informal chat about this role please contact Mia Smith at
Interviews will start to take place on an ad-hoc basis. This vacancy closes on Friday 10th October 2025.
Job ID: 34690
Benefits
Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated. Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings. For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!
About Mencap
Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in. At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues. Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere. Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation. Every day we grow and learn. It's okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves. We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies. We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We're not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you're applying for.

Skills Required