About this role
Job Coach
Term time only
Permanent
£32,623 salary.
Do you light up when helping people grow in confidence?
Are you naturally encouraging, the kind of person who can turn a nervous first day into an “I've got this!” moment?
We're looking for an encouraging energetic, proactive and people-focused Job Coach to join our Supported Internship Programme at the incredible Chessington World of Adventures. Every day is different — one moment you could be helping an intern master a new workplace skill, the next you could be celebrating a huge confidence win with the team.
This role is all about empowering autistic young people to thrive in the workplace, build independence and move towards meaningful paid employment in a fun, fast-paced and supportive environment.
What you'll be doing
You'll be a mentor, cheerleader, coach and problem-solver all rolled into one. Working closely with interns and the teams at Chessington World of Adventures, you'll help create positive and inclusive workplace experiences where young people can really shine.
You'll:
Provide tailored, on-the-job coaching and support to interns
Help build confidence, independence and workplace skills
Work alongside managers and staff to champion inclusive employment
Celebrate progress and support interns through challenges
Build strong relationships with parents, carers and colleagues
Track progress and contribute to reviews and reports
Encourage professionalism, wellbeing and positive workplace habits
Support interns towards sustainable paid employment opportunities
Who we're looking for
We'd love to hear from someone who is:
Warm, upbeat and encouraging
Great at building relationships with all kinds of people
Calm and adaptable in busy environments
Passionate about inclusion and helping young people succeed
A natural motivator who brings positive energy to a team
You don't need to know everything already — if you're eager to learn and genuinely care about supporting autistic young people, we'd love to