Support for Job Coaches by Internships Work
Job Coaches support guide in Internships Work.
The role that Job Coaches play in the success of supported internship programs is vital. That is why Internships Work is committed to supporting job coaches through various means to ensure the smooth and effective delivery of these programs.
Here's what job coaches can expect in terms of support from Internships Work:
1. Fully Funded Training:
We understand the importance of equipping job coaches with the right skills and knowledge to excel in their roles. That's why BASE, in collaboration with Inclusive Trading, offers free training opportunities for Supported Internship Job Coaches. This training covers essential aspects of Supported Employment Techniques and Training in Systematic Instruction, essential for job coaches working within the Internships Work project.
Training Flexibility: We understand that different job coaches have diverse training needs and preferences. Therefore, our training courses are designed to be flexible, offering options for both online and face-to-face training to suit your specific requirements.
Eligibility: To access this valuable fully-funded training, you must fall into one of the following categories:
- A job coach working on a Supported Internship program.
- A follow-along job coach working with graduate supported interns, supporting them in their journey into employment.
Please note that we have limited spaces and we have the following priority areas and if you do not fit into these priority areas, you will be added to a waiting list.
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The local authority priority areas are:
The next priority area is where it was recommended in a SIQAF Peer Review for training for staff, all of whom have been contacted.
Local authority areas with newly established Supported Internship provision.
Supported Employment Techniques training offers a comprehensive overview of the supported employment process and is based on the knowledge requirements in the National Occupational Standards for Supported Employment. This will include how to effectively vocationally profile Interns, engage employers, completion of job analysis, risk assessment and in-work Job Coaching Techniques. This is delivered over 6 half days online. SET offers a comprehensive overview of the supported employment process. Supported Internships also follow this process.
Training in Systematic Instruction (TSI) Training. TSI is a specific methodology which allows practitioners to train interns in workplace tasks. TSI has been proven effective in training people with a range of barriers and challenges to independently complete workplace tasks of varying complexity. The delivery of this training varies by provider and may be online or face to face. In all cases the delegate/learner must provide a consultant learner which is an intern who is willing to be trained in a task using TSI as part of the training programme.
Booking Process and Conditions: Although this offer is fully funded for providers it has a monetary cost to both DfE and BASE when delegates do not attend or do not complete the course. Due to this, there is a cancellation fee to cover the costs associated with the training and ensure we are still able to provide the training to our target number of job coaches. We also require consent from the enrolled learner's line manager that they can take time from their employment to attend this training.
To apply for places on this training, organisations must complete an application form on behalf of their employee. By completing this registration form your organisation is consenting to:
- Pay £150 +VAT, if you or your enrolled employee cancels their attendance with less than 10 working days notice, or starts but fails to complete the course, unless evidence can be provided of unforeseen, extenuating personal circumstances.
- Pay the full course cost if your employee is found to not meet the eligibility criteria for fully funded training.
Once we have received the registration form, we will send an enrolment form directly to the employee to complete with the details required for enrolment and dates of courses. Please note we have courses running throughout the year and we cannot guarantee places for the training due to the priority areas.
3. Supported Internship Quality Assurance Framework (SIQAF):
Job coaches can leverage the Supported Internship Quality Assurance Framework (SIQAF) to gain a comprehensive understanding of what constitutes a quality Supported Internship (SI) program. This framework serves as a valuable reference to help you comprehend the key components and best practices involved in delivering successful supported internships. For more detailed information about SIQAF, please refer to our dedicated page: What you need to know about the SIQAF.
