At Mencap, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to succeed in work — and to feel proud of what they can do. Through our Employ Me programme, our teams support people with a learning disability and/or autism to build skills, grow confidence, and move closer to the career they want.

Our Good News Blog is full of stories showing what’s possible: someone thriving in their first paid job, another person mastering travel training, a learner finally feeling confident enough to speak up in team meetings. These moments don’t just happen. They happen because of people like you.

We’re looking for compassionate, self‑motivated Relief Job Coaches who want to make a real difference in West London.

What does a Relief Job Coach do?

You’ll provide individualised 1:1 support to people with a learning disability and/or autism who are either working or preparing for work. They may also have a history of offending or be at risk of offending.

In this role, you might:

Support someone on their first day in a new workplace
Help a learner practise skills until they’re confident and independent
Work closely with Caseworkers and Tutors to set goals and track progress
Liaise with employers to make sure the right support is in place
Provide travel training, interview preparation, or on‑the‑job coaching

Relief work is offered as and when required, usually for short or ad‑hoc support, with the occasional longer assignment. And unlike zero‑hour contracts, you’re never obligated to accept work — you simply commit fully to any work you do take on. It’s perfect for people looking for work that flexes around their life.

Who are we looking for?

Experience is great — but a positive attitude matters even more. Many of the people we support learn differently and at their own pace, so you’ll need to be:

Patient
Encouraging
Reassuring
Motivated by helping others succeed

Everyone we support is different, so we welcome Job Coaches from all walks of life. You might share a hobby with someone, have industry experience that inspires confidence, or bring your own lived experience of disability, mental health, rehabilitation or the criminal justice system. Differences aren’t just welcome — they help us match the right coach with the right person.

What essentials will you bring?

Experience supporting people (in any setting)
Understanding of supported employment
Accurate record‑keeping and professional conduct
Flexibility to work in a range of environments
A genuine interest in learning disability and autism

Please see the full job description for more detail and requirements of the role.

If this feels like the right role for you, please apply with an up‑to‑date application, that shows your skills, experience and tell us why you want to join Mencap’s employment team!

We operate a blinded recruitment process, your CV will not be shared until interview stage. This vacancy closes on Monday 16th March.

Job ID: 35612

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