Employability Coach - Community Outreach & Referral

United Response; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two paid wellbeing days per year

Pension contribution

Excellent work-life balance

Free access to occupational health, p

Fully paid training and access to qual

Travel to Work scheme (season ticket){

Access to an online shopping platform

Refer-a-friend scheme

Essential Car User Allowance

Job summary

United Response is seeking an Employability Coach - Community Outreach & Referral to support our Julia Rausing Trust-funded project. You will deliver tailored one-to-one employability support, help individuals identify strengths and pathways into work, and build links with local employers and community organisations to create sustainable opportunities.

The role requires excellent communication, the ability to motivate people from diverse backgrounds, and a proactive, flexible approach to

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting people with learning disabilities or other barriers to employment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to motivate and engage individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organisational, IT and time-management skills.
• Proactive and flexible approach to community-based working.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle; willingness to travel in the local area.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored one-to-one employability support and identify pathways into work.
• Build vocational profiles and personalised action plans.
• Help clients access volunteering, training, work experience and paid work.
• Deliver community outreach activities: presentations, drop-ins, fairs and meetings.
• Develop and maintain referral pathways with community organisations and education providers.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers to support inclusive recruitment.
• Coach clients to develop confidence, workplace skills and independence.
• Collaborate with colleagues across employment programmes to achieve positive outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with quality standards (OFSTED, Matrix, etc.).

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Motivation

Organisational skills

IT skills

Time management

Proactive & flexible

Independent worker

Driving licence

Job description

Are you passionate about helping people overcome barriers to employment? Do you enjoy building relationships within local communities and supporting people to achieve their career goals? United Response is a leading national charity supporting young people and adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and other barriers to employment. We believe everyone should have equal access to opportunities and the support they need to achieve their potential. We have an exciting opportunity to join our Employment Team as an Employability Coach - Community Outreach & Referral, working on our newly established Julia Rausing Trust-funded project. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with individuals, employers and community organisations to create opportunities that lead to sustainable employment, training and internships. If you are motivated by making a real difference and have experience supporting people into employment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored one-to-one employability support, helping individuals identify their strengths, aspirations and pathways into work.
• Build vocational profiles and develop personalised action plans.
• Support individuals to access volunteering, training, work experience, supported internships and paid employment.
• Deliver community outreach activities including presentations, drop-in sessions, careers fairs, networking events and partnership meetings.
• Develop and maintain strong referral pathways with community organisations, education providers, youth services and other local partners.
• Build positive relationships with employers to identify opportunities and support inclusive recruitment.
• Use job coaching techniques to help individuals build confidence, independence and workplace skills.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across a range of employment programmes to achieve positive outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records and deliver services in line with quality standards, including OFSTED, the Matrix Standard and Supported Employment best practice.

Requirements

• Experience of supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs or other barriers to employment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to motivate and engage individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Strong organisational, IT and time management skills.
• A proactive and flexible approach to community-based working.
• The ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a wider team.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle, with the ability to travel throughout Manchester and the surrounding areas.

Additional Skills (Nice to Have)

• Experience of employer engagement or business development.
• Knowledge of supported employment or supported internships.
• Job Coach training or a relevant teaching qualification (AET, PTLLS, Cert Ed or equivalent).
• Knowledge of apprenticeships, Access to Work or other employment support programmes.

We provide both formal and on-the-job training, with access to national specialists who offer expert guidance on best practice, inclusion, quality and health and safety. You'll receive a full induction and ongoing support from an experienced and welcoming team.

United Response is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If you're passionate about helping people build brighter futures through employment and enjoy working in the community to create opportunities,

Benefits

• Two paid wellbeing days per year
• Pension contribution
• Excellent work-life balance
• Free access to occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling and advice services
• Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications
• Travel to Work scheme (season ticket loan)
• Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers
• Refer-a-friend scheme
• Essential Car User Allowance