Job Coaching Service

What is Job Coaching?

Job coaching is designed to enable you to succeed in Employment either in a new role or work placement, or as a person returning to the workplace following a long-term sickness absence or change in your circumstances.

The ATW Solutions Job Coaching service has been specially created to work with employers and people with disabilities who need support when starting or returning to a paid job or work placement.

Having us provide you with one of our highly experienced job coaches strengthens your chances of retaining your job at the end of your placement or probation period, supports your success in building a good relationship between your employer and yourself, as well as further using our skills to support and benefit you in your career.

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How does it work?

Once we have met with you and your employer or work placement provider to understand your needs and preferred method of learning, and drawn up a bespoke ‘in work’ assessment and coaching plan, we can support you in making an application to the DWP’s Access to Work scheme for funding which will allow us to provide you with a suitable job coach who will implement your bespoke coaching plan and work with you to carry out the recommendations we have made.

This funding will entitle you to a structured twenty-six-week programme of support, at the end of which, you will have learned and acquired the relevant skills and strategies which will allow you to carry out your job role successfully and to a high standard.

What The Coach Does

Our job coach works alongside you on a one-to-one basis, meaning that you are able to learn the job at your own pace. We are alerted to any Health and Safety issues and can build your knowledge and speed on the job without impacting on the productivity levels which your employer might be expecting from you early on in your role.

Our job coach also ensures that you understand each element of the job including:

  • Practical tasks
  • Company policies and procedures
  • Systems and processes.

We will also work with you to help you to implement your own strategies to ensure that you are able to manage and adhere to aspects of employment such as:

  • Working/shift patterns
  • Any legal requirements linked to work breaks
  • Absence reporting
  • Professional work conduct and appearance

And will work with you on issues such as confidence building, and forming professional and cordial relationships with colleagues and clients.

All of this helps to ensure that at any time throughout your employment or at the end of your probation period you are fully aware of your employer’s expectations with regard to your work performance. This aspect is of great benefit to an employer also, as sharing information will make sure all parties know where their responsibilities lie, and will allow your employer to understand and make reasonable adjustments for your needs.

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What Next?

Contact us to discuss how we can be of support to you at the start of your new job, or your return to your existing role.

We will be happy to discuss your requirements with you and make recommendations to allow you to move forward in a way that best suits your circumstances.

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