Community Employment Coach | Empower Others to Work

Aspire Recruitment; Prenton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Job summary

Aspire Recruitment is seeking an Employment Specialist to work across the Wirral, supporting individuals with disabilities or health-related conditions to gain sustainable employment. You will manage caseloads, deliver tailored face-to-face support in the local community, and help clients move toward their employment goals.

The role requires empathy, resilience, and a proactive, organised approach. DBS clearance and access to a vehicle are anticipated; full-time permanent position with a

Qualifications

• Experience as Employment Advisor, Employment Coach, Job Coach, Careers Advisor or Recruitment Consultant.
• Experience managing a caseload and supporting individuals into employment.
• Strong understanding of barriers to work.
• Experience carrying out assessments and developing personalised support plans.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, organised and target-focused approach.
• Empathy and resilience in helping people achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of participants and deliver face-to-face support in the local community.
• Conduct in-depth assessments to understand skills, experience, aspirations and barriers to employment.
• Create personalised action plans to move customers toward sustainable work.
• Refer participants to training, workshops, mentoring and other support services.
• Set and review SMART goals to track progress and maintain engagement.
• Provide ongoing coaching, motivation and practical job search support.
• Maintain accurate records and document all customer interactions.
• Support individuals to achieve positive and sustainable employment outcomes.

Skills

Caseload management

Assessment skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Empathy

Organised

Target-driven

Job description

Aspire Recruitment is seeking an Employment Specialist to work across the Wirral, supporting individuals with disabilities or health-related conditions to gain sustainable employment. You will manage caseloads, deliver tailored face-to-face support in the local community, and help clients move toward their employment goals.

The role requires empathy, resilience, and a proactive, organised approach. DBS clearance and access to a vehicle are anticipated; full-time permanent position with a