Ambitions Coach Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) x 2 posts (CDC)
location_on Civic Office
09/11/2025
Ambitions Coach Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) x 2 posts (CDC)
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details
SalaryGrade 8, £33,708 - £37,399
Contractual hours37
BasisFull time
RegionDoncaster
Job category/typeSocial Care
Date posted24/10/2025
Job referenceREQ21324
Job description
Based at: Civic Centre, Waterdale, Doncaster
Salary details: Grade 8, £33,708 - £37,399
Contract Type: Fixed Term to 30th October 2028 (with potential extension for a further 2 years)
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Flexible working arrangements:flexible working requests considered.
Closing date: 9th November 2025
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to these posts At Doncaster, we believe that every person facing a learning barrier should have the opportunity to reach their full potential through meaningful work or volunteering in their local community. Our Supported Employment team shares a clear purpose: to create inclusive, sustainable employment opportunities that empower individuals and strengthen our communities.
As an Ambitions Coach, you’ll be part of a passionate and collaborative team that works together to deliver high-quality, person-centred support. Our team is guided by the values of inclusion, respect, empowerment, and partnership, and we are committed to making employment a realistic and achievable goal for everyone we support.
You’ll work alongside colleagues, employers, and community partners to help adults with a learning disability and/or who are neurodiverse move towards and into paid employment. Together, we follow the 5-stage Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) to ensure every candidate’s journey is structured, strengths-based, and tailored to their individual aspirations.
- Engagement
- Vocational Profiling
- Job Matching
- Employer Engagement
- On-the-Job Support & Career Development
Essential Requirements for the role: Experience working with vulnerable adults, in with learning disabilities, learning difficulties, neurodiversity, or other barriers to employment.
Understanding of the Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) or willingness to undertake training in the 5-stage model.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with candidates, families, and employers.
Ability to manage a caseload, plan and deliver regular coaching sessions, and maintain accurate records.
Knowledge of employability skills such as CV writing, interview techniques, and job searching strategies.
Experience or confidence in providing job coaching in real workplace settings to support candidates in becoming independent.
Team working skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across services and contribute to shared planning and outcomes.
Organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and prioritise tasks.
Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and to promoting independence and wellbeing through employment.
IT literacy, including use of Microsoft Office and digital tools for communication and record-keeping.
Flexibility to travel across Doncaster to meet candidates and employers in community and workplace settings.
Apply now to lead a programme that makes a real difference in people’s lives.
In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.
Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.
Shortlisting: w/c 10th November 2025.
Interviews w/c 17th November 2025.
For further details or an informal chat, please contact: Alicia.Whittaker@Doncaster.gov.uk or John.Moran@Doncaster.gov.uk.
If you require support with completing the application or with interview skills in general, please contact the Advance team via email advanceemploymenthub@doncaster.gov.uk or visit their website www.advancedoncaster.co.uk for further details.
These posts involve working with children/ adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.
City of Doncaster Council is a disability confident employer committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job, are flexible when assessing people so disabled applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate they can do the job and make reasonable adjustments as required. Ambitions Coach Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) x 2 posts (CDC)
