UK remote
Job Coach
About this role
Ambitious about Autism is looking for a passionate and proactive Job Coach to be based at Whittington Hospital in North London, working as part of our Supported Internship Programme delivered by Ambitious College in partnership with DFN Project SEARCH. This is an exciting opportunity to support autistic young people to develop workplace skills, build independence and progress towards meaningful, sustained employment within a busy healthcare environment.
Working alongside hospital teams, you will help interns gain valuable experience in the workplace, develop their confidence and discover their strengths, supporting them to take the next steps towards employment. About the Role As a Job Coach, you will provide tailored training and on-the-job support to interns placed within Whittington Hospital. You will work closely with interns, hospital staff, parents and carers to help each intern develop the skills, confidence and independence they need to succeed.
You will build positive relationships with teams across the hospital, helping to create an inclusive working environment where autistic young people can learn, contribute and achieve their employment goals. Key Responsibilities Provide individualised, on-site job coaching and training to interns across their hospital placements. Support interns to develop practical workplace skills, confidence, independence and professional behaviours.
Work collaboratively with Whittington Hospital managers and staff to promote inclusive employment practices and identify opportunities for interns to succeed. Liaise with parents and carers to share progress and discuss individual support needs. Monitor intern progress against agreed outcomes and contribute to reviews, reports and employment planning. Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and appropriate workplace standards, ensuring hospital policies and procedures are followed.
Support interns to develop an understanding of workplace expectations, including communication, teamwork, timekeeping and health and safety. Help interns prepare for and transition into sustained paid employment wherever possible. About You You will be passionate about supporting autistic young people and believe in their potential to succeed in the workplace. You will be patient, adaptable and resourceful, with the confidence to work independently in a busy hospital environment while building strong relationships with a range of people.