Community Employability Coach — Pathways to Work

Bryson Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryson Group seeks a Community Employment Coach to support individuals from deprived communities toward sustainable employment. You will guide participants from engagement through skills development, training, and job placement, including facilitating training academies and building employer relationships to secure work experience opportunities.

You will provide 1-1 and group support, CV and interview prep, and help participants access additional services.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year in an employment support role.
• Ability to build relationships with employers, training providers, and community organisations.
• Experience facilitating employability workshops and one-to-one or group sessions.
• Experience managing a caseload across employment stages.
• Experience working within a multi-agency framework to support individuals holistically.
• Knowledge of training/qualification pathways and employability skills development.
• Full UK driving licence with access to a car and business insurance.
• Knowledge and/or experience of Community Work.

Responsibilities

• Actively engage individuals in Root Cause communities to develop a personalised employment pathway.
• Provide 1-1 and group support including CV building, interview prep, job searching, and career guidance.
• Identify and address barriers to employment; refer to additional services as needed.
• Monitor participant progress and adjust support plans for long-term employability.
• Provide direct support to 75 individuals across Root Cause communities.
• Support delivery of employment training academy programmes with accredited qualifications and workplace readiness.
• Collaborate with training providers to ensure relevant, high-quality training.
• Facilitate workshops and employability sessions focusing on practical workplace skills and confidence-building.

Skills

Employer engagement

Workshop facilitation

Caseload management

Multi-agency collaboration

IT proficiency

Education

Qualification in employability or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Job description

Bryson Group seeks a Community Employment Coach to support individuals from deprived communities toward sustainable employment. You will guide participants from engagement through skills development, training, and job placement, including facilitating training academies and building employer relationships to secure work experience opportunities.

You will provide 1-1 and group support, CV and interview prep, and help participants access additional services.