020 8879 6333
Supported Internship Lead Job Coach
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title: Supported Internship Lead Job Coach
Line Manager: Internship Project Manager
Salary: £29,561.00
Hours: 08:30 – 16:00, Mon – Fri, 36 hrs per week
Annual leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays (to be taken during academic holidays)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Redbridge
Introduction to Generate
Generate has been creating opportunities and offering support to people with a learning disability since 1972. We are committed to improving the lives of people with a learning disability by supporting and encouraging them in a creative way to access opportunities in their communities, take their place as citizens and reduce their reliance on services.
What Are Supported Internships
Supported Internships are government-funded College/Employment programs specifically designed to facilitate the smooth transition of young individuals with Special Educational Needs into paid employment. Interns will have the amazing opportunity of being placed within operational businesses for an entire academic year, allowing them to acquire crucial employment skills through real-world work experiences. While working in the host business, interns will be fully supported by a dynamic team of job coaches and a tutor to assist them in developing their skills.
Generate Opportunities has been at the forefront of delivering Supported Internships since 2018, collaborating with prestigious partners across multiple sites in London. Through our programs, we have achieved remarkable success in enhancing employment outcomes for young people with disabilities. We are now looking to build and expend on your success by growing our staff team and partnerships.
Main Purpose of the Job
Generate Opportunities have partnered with Astrum Multi-Academy Trust and Redbridge Council to launch a new Supported Internship programme in Redbridge. This exciting new partnership will provide young people with Special Educational Needs the opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience and develop the skills needed to move into paid employment. We are excited to announce an exceptional opportunity for experienced professionals to join our team as Senior Job Coaches for our Supported Internship programme. As a Senior Job Coach, you will take on a role with increased responsibilities, working closely with supported interns, host businesses, and our dedicated team. In addition to providing personalised support during term time, you will go above and beyond by working outside of term time to facilitate job placements, build strategic partnerships, and explore diverse opportunities for our interns. Your extensive expertise and guidance will be crucial in empowering interns to make successful transitions into paid employment, while also fostering their personal growth and independence. As a Senior Job Coach at Generate Opportunities, you will have a profound impact on the lives of young individuals with disabilities, helping them unlock their full potential and thrive in the ever-evolving workplace. Join our esteemed team and be part of a transformative journey that not only changes lives but also shapes the future of supported employment.
For further details of the role please see below:
To apply:
Please send a CV and cover letter to our Employment Manager, Aloysius de Menezes at [email protected].
The closing date for applications is 21st July 2026.
Supported Internship Senior Job Coach
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title: Supported Internship Senior Job Coach
Line Manager: Internship Project Manager
Salary: £29,561.00
Hours: 08:30 – 16:15, Mon – Fri, 36 hrs per week
Annual leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Location: The Royal London Hospitals with occasional work across Barts NHS Trust.
Introduction to Generate
Generate has been creating opportunities and offering support to people with a learning disability since 1972. We are committed to improving the lives of people with a learning disability by supporting and encouraging them in a creative way to access opportunities in their communities, take their place as citizens and reduce their reliance on services.
Generate – Your Life, Your Support (generate-uk.org)
What Are Supported Internships
Supported Internships are government-funded College/Employment programs specifically designed to facilitate the smooth transition of young individuals with Special Educational Needs into paid employment. Interns will have the amazing opportunity of being placed within operational businesses for an entire academic year, allowing them to acquire crucial employment skills through real-world work experiences. While working in the host business, interns will be fully supported by a dynamic team of job coaches and a tutor to assist them in developing their skills.
Generate Opportunities has been at the forefront of delivering Supported Internships since 2018, collaborating with prestigious partners across multiple sites in London. Through our programs, we have achieved remarkable success in enhancing employment outcomes for young people with disabilities. We are now looking to build and expend on your success by growing our staff team and partnerships.
Main Purpose of the Job
Generate Opportunities have been partnered with Learning In Harmony and Barts NHS Trust over the last four year to be part of their flagship DFN Project SEARCH site at Whipps Cross Hospital. The DFN Project SEARCH site at Whipps Cross Hospital has been successfully running for over ten years and has been recognised nationally with awards for the outstanding quality of the programme. Due to the success of the programme, we expended into St Bartholomew’s Hospital in 2022 and are now starting a new programme at The Royal London Hospital. We are excited to announce an exceptional opportunity for experienced professionals to join our team as Senior Job Coaches for our Supported Internship programme. As a Senior Job Coach, you will take on a leadership role with increased responsibilities, working closely with supported interns, host businesses, and our dedicated team. In addition to providing personalised support during term time, you will go above and beyond by working outside of term time to facilitate job placements, build strategic partnerships, and explore diverse opportunities for our interns. Your extensive expertise and guidance will be crucial in empowering interns to make successful transitions into paid employment, while also fostering their personal growth and independence. As a Senior Job Coach at Generate Opportunities, you will have a profound impact on the lives of young individuals with disabilities, helping them unlock their full potential and thrive in the ever-evolving workplace. Join our esteemed team and be part of a transformative journey that not only changes lives but also shapes the future of supported employment.
For further details of the role please see below:
To apply:
Please send a CV and cover letter to our Employment Manager, Aloysius de Menezes at [email protected].
The closing date for applications is 21st July 2026.
Supported Internship Job Coach
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title: Supported Internship Job Coach
Line Manager: Internship Project Manager
Salary: £24,545.00 (term time only – 39 weeks per year)
Hours: 09:00 – 16:00, Mon – Fri, 35 hours per week during term time
Contract: 1 year fixed term which we will renew to permanent agreed by both parties
Location: Businesses across Newham
Introduction to Generate
Generate has been creating opportunities and offering support to people with a learning disability since 1972. We are committed to improving the lives of people with a learning disability by supporting and encouraging them in a creative way to access opportunities in their communities, take their place as citizens and reduce their reliance on services.
Generate – Your Life, Your Support
What Are Supported Internships
Supported Internships are government-funded College/Employment programs specifically designed to facilitate the smooth transition of young individuals with Special Educational Needs into paid employment. Interns will have the amazing opportunity of being placed within operational businesses for an entire academic year, allowing them to acquire crucial employment skills through real-world work experiences. While working in the host business, interns will be fully supported by a dynamic team of job coaches and a tutor to assist them in developing their skills.
Generate Opportunities has been at the forefront of delivering Supported Internships since 2018, collaborating with prestigious partners across multiple sites in London. Through our programs, we have achieved remarkable success in enhancing employment outcomes for young people with disabilities. We are now looking to build and expend on your success by growing our staff team and partnerships.
Main Purpose of the Job
We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Job Coaches for our Supported Internship program. As a Job Coach, your primary responsibility will be to provide personalized support to both the supported intern and the host business, enabling the young person to make a successful transition into paid employment. Working closely with the intern and the onsite team at the host business, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the intern’s seamless integration and support throughout their working day. Your guidance and expertise will be instrumental in helping the intern develop essential employment skills and achieve positive progression towards their career goals. By becoming a Job Coach with Generate Opportunities, you will contribute directly to the life-changing journey of young individuals with disabilities, fostering their independence and empowering them to thrive in the workplace. Join our team and make a lasting impact on the lives of our interns as they embark on their path to a fulfilling career.
For further details of the role please see below:
To apply:
Please send a CV and cover letter to our Employment Manager, Aloysius de Menezes at [email protected].
The closing date for applications is 21st July 2026.
Trustees
Unremunerated
South West London
Generate is seeking Trustees to join our Board of Trustees. We would like someone who shares our commitment to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities. Building on people’s strengths, we empower people to have a voice, make choices, enforce their rights and make a positive difference to their lives through learning, work and leisure. Our vision is that people with disabilities should live as valued members of society, entitled to equal rights and choice and be enabled to live their lives with dignity and respect.
Joining our board in Generate’s 50th year, you will be someone with the energy and drive to help us move forward and ensure that the organisation and our members and team, continues to thrive in the years to come.
If you would like to arrange an informal chat with our Chief Operating Officer to learn more about the organisation please email [email protected]
Generate is committed to achieving greater diversity in its board and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.
To Apply
To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please see the job description and trustee pack below:
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