Disability Employment Coach — Empower Change & Inclusion in Coventry

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry City Council is launching a new Disability Employment Coach role under the Connect to Work programme. You will support residents with disabilities and complex barriers to employment through a person-centred approach, helping them find meaningful work, training and independence.

This fixed-term position is aligned with government-funded priorities, with potential for extension, and requires flexible working to support residents in the community and at partner sites.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering support packages and group work.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Key Worker, managing a caseload of clients with diverse support needs.
• Build trusted relationships and co-create tailored job search plans.
• Deliver individual and group support sessions in community settings.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, employers, and partner agencies.
• Coordinate interventions and monitor progress to ensure lasting impact.

Skills

Caseload management

Relationship building

Group facilitation

Equality & inclusion

Flexible working hours

Job description

Coventry City Council is launching a new Disability Employment Coach role under the Connect to Work programme. You will support residents with disabilities and complex barriers to employment through a person-centred approach, helping them find meaningful work, training and independence.

This fixed-term position is aligned with government-funded priorities, with potential for extension, and requires flexible working to support residents in the community and at partner sites.