Ambition Coach x2 posts (CDC)

Doncaster Council; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive leave entitlement

LGPS pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Training opportunities

Staff discounts and benefits

Job summary

Doncaster Council is recruiting an Ambition Coach to help adults with learning disabilities or neurodiversity move into paid employment. You will work with candidates, families and employers, delivering coaching sessions and using the SEQF framework to tailor each journey.

The role supports flexible and hybrid working, with three days in the office when required. DBS clearance at Enhanced Level is required, and candidates should be prepared to travel across Doncaster.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering coaching to adults with learning barriers.
• Ability to manage a caseload and maintain records.
• Strong interpersonal skills for stakeholders, families and employers.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and 1:1 coaching to adults with learning disabilities and/or neurodiversity.
• Work with candidates, families and employers within Doncaster to support progression to paid employment.
• Apply the 5-stage SEQF framework to tailor journeys.
• Travel across Doncaster to meet candidates and employers in community/settings.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service planning.

Skills

Coaching experience

Caseload management

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Digital tools

Job description

Flexible working arrangements: flexible working requests considered.

Closing date: 31st August 2026

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post

Do you want to work in a job which makes a difference to the local community and the people who live there? Working for the City of Doncaster Council as an Ambition Coach could be perfect for you.

We believe that every person facing a learning barrier should have the opportunity to reach their full potential through meaningful work in their local community. Our core purpose is to create inclusive, sustainable employment opportunities that empower individuals and strengthen our communities.

As an Ambition Coach, you’ll be part of a passionate and collaborative team that works together to deliver high-quality, person-centred support. We are 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.

Duties Include

• Working with vulnerable adults with learning disabilities, learning difficulties, neurodiversity, or other barriers to employment.
• Understanding the Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) and a willingness to undertake training in the 5-stage model.
• The ability to build trust and rapport with candidates, families, and employers.
• Managing a caseload, delivering regular coaching sessions, and maintaining 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.
• Being organised with the ability to work independently and prioritise tasks.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion to promote independence and wellbeing through employment.
• Use of digital tools for communication and accurate record-keeping.
• Flexibility to travel across Doncaster to meet candidates and employers in community and workplace settings.
• This role is hybrid working, typically involving 3 days in the office subject to service requirements.
• We value a range of experience and skills. If you have transferrable skills from other roles or voluntary work, we encourage you to apply.

In Return For Your Contribution, We Offer

• Competitive leave entitlement
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Wellbeing support and staff networks
• Development and training opportunities
• Staff discounts and benefits schemes
• More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.

For further details or an informal chat, please contact: Alicia Whittaker, email: [e-mail]