Job Introduction
Two posts each covering the North & South of Lincolnshire.
Hybrid roles based in Lincolnshire with travel across the County
Do you have a passion for supporting people into employment?
We are seeking two Job Coach Team Managers. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new team, supporting people of working age who have a learning disability, autism and young adults leaving care, get into paid employment.
Working across the County of Lincolnshire, we’re looking for two experienced leaders who can establish and deliver this exciting new programme, with the drive for positive change which will ultimately transforms lives by helping people get into paid work. Your employment expertise, knowledge of employment support approaches and ideally a track record of securing job placements and building employer relationships will be vital.
You will develop and maintain a range of relationships and network of employers across the County, lead and inspire the team to work alongside people drawing on their strengths, interests and abilities to coach them into paid employment.
About you
You will be a strategic thinker with proven leadership and management skills, committed to working collaboratively across sectors, teams and departments. You will need to be self-motivated, with the energy and drive to deliver results whilst establishing this new team.
Key to success in this role will include:
- Excellence in building relationships with adults with learning disabilities, autism, their families, support networks, employers, professionals, and senior stakeholders
- Knowledge of employment support approaches including job coaching and supported employment methodologies.
- Service development, data management, project management and delivery expertise.
- Knowledge of welfare benefits relating to employment and assistive technology that supports workplace inclusion
- Strong organizational and time management skills including performance management and constructive challenge resolution
- Track record of managing and motivating dispersed team to deliver against targets
- Car driver and access to own vehicle is essential
About Our Offer
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
- “Green book” Local Government terms and conditions
- Access to Local Government Pension scheme (contribution rate of approx. 24%)
- Comprehensive benefits package including salary sacrifice for cars, cycles, plus excellent discount schemes
- 37 hour working week (as full time) including flexible and hybrid working
- A generous leave entitlement with a minimum of 28 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy more
- Free financial wellbeing advice
Further details can be found here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council
If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description, before clicking apply! If you would like to know more about Lincolnshire County Council and our current vacancies then click on over to www.lincolnshire.gov.uk
For a confidential and informal discussion about the role please contact:
Michelle.Williams@lincolnshire.gov.uk or kate.spink@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Applications close 9th November 2025
Interviews will be held w/c 24th November and w/c1st December 2025.
Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements of RQF Level 6.
PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter/personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.
Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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