Arts Sector Employment Coach

Job Summary

We are looking for an Arts Sector Employment Coach will support young adults (18-30) with additional needs to apply for jobs within the Arts sector and coach them through the recruitment and induction process.

The role incorporates:

·       Working with Arts organisations in making their hiring and process more inclusive

·       Providing job coaching and induction support for 6 young people p.a. in arts sector internships

·       Spreading awareness of the scheme and its impact within the wider arts and charity sector

Who We Are

PIP is a local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities or autism to achieve their potential and lead independent lives. 

Our mission is to empower adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a growing, grassroots charity based in West London and run several key services to promote independence and choice for our students.

What You’ll Need:

·       Experience of working with people with learning disabilities, or a similar client group

·       Experience of employment support delivery

·       Experience of job coaching or supporting work placements

·       Understanding of the needs of employers and ability to articulate the benefits of having a diverse workforce to        businesses.

·        An understanding of and commitment to a person-centred approach

·       Energy, initiative and a proactive attitude

·       A calm and creative approach to challenges and problem solving.

What We Offer:·      

·       You'll get 25 days holiday + bank holidays every year. 

·       An extra day of annual leave for each year you've worked with us up to 30 in total

·       We offer a travel allowance to help with the cost of commuting.

·       We provide a 4% pension contribution

·       Incremental pay progression

·       Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling

·       We offer regular team meals and socials

·       We offer a cycle-to-work scheme and other staff discounts.

Our Mission

PiP's mission is to empower adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a growing, grassroots charity based in West London and run several key services to promote independence and choice for our service users.

Our commitments

PiP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant must undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with the Inclusive Employers Standard 2020. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly applicants who are significantly underrepresented in our sector, such as people with lived experience of disabilities and individuals from Black and Minority ethnic communities.

PiP keeps all personal information confidential and in line with current data protection legislation and GDPR.

Closing Date: Friday 9th August 2024.

We encourage you to apply early, as applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we reserve the right to close the advert sooner subject to finding suitable candidates.