Employment and Recovery Coach - Full Time

Restore - working for mental health; Oxford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Restore is seeking an Employment and Recovery Coach in Oxfordshire to empower people with mental health challenges to set goals and progress in recovery, employment or vocational activities. You will work in a team delivering a person-centred, goal-focused programme from the Manzil Way base with regular hub visits.

The role requires delivering one-to-one sessions, using the GROW model, and fostering collaboration with employment services and community networks to create new opportunities while

Qualifications

• Positive attitude, resilience, and commitment to person-centred, recovery-oriented mental health support.
• Experience delivering one-to-one support using culturally inclusive approaches rooted in strengths-based change.
• Ability to plan, prioritise, and organise work in a flexible, person-centred way.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• IT literacy (Word, email, data input).
• Willingness to travel within Restore’s service area across Oxfordshire.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team with Restore recovery workers and other coaching colleagues to deliver a quality, person-centred, goal-focused programme.
• Provide one-to-one sessions using the GROW model.
• Assist people to improve their employability, creating CVs, job search, make applications, and prepare for interviews.
• Support individuals whose jobs may be at risk due to the effects of their poor mental health to retain their employment.
• Foster collaborative work with other employment agencies.
• Work in partnership with individuals, families, carers, and community networks, to co-produce new opportunities and initiatives.

Job description

Employment and Recovery Coach - Restore

Are you passionate about mental health recovery and social inclusion? Join Restore’s Inspiring Team!

Salary: £27,651 per annum

Location: Based at Manzil Way, regular visits to Restore Hubs

Hours: 35 hours per week, usual hours 9am-4.30pm, with occasional evenings/weekends

Make a Real Difference

For almost 50 years, Restore has supported Oxfordshire’s communities to flourish, transforming lives as a leading, local mental health charity. Join us and help shape brighter futures, giving hope and confidence to those who need it most. You’ll be valued in a workplace that celebrates diversity, mutual respect, and shared achievement.

As an Employment and Recovery Coach, you will be supporting and empowering people with mental health challenges to set goals, overcome barriers, and find their next steps in recovery, employment or other vocational activities.

About The Role

• Work as a team with Restore recovery workers and other coaching colleagues to deliver a quality, person-centred, goal-focused programme
• Provide one to one sessions using the GROW model
• Assist people to improve their employability, creating CVs, job search, make applications, and prepare for interviews
• Support individuals whose jobs may be at risk due to the effects of their poor mental health to retain their employment
• Foster collaborative work with other employment agencies
• Work in partnership with individuals, families, carers, and community networks, to co-produce new opportunities and initiatives
• Ensure all practice is safe, trauma-informed, and rooted in dignity, empowerment, and confidentiality

Successful applicants should be able to demonstrate their experience against the essential criteria below.

Essential Criteria

• Positive attitude, resilience, and commitment to person-centred, recovery-oriented mental health support.
• Experience delivering one-to-one support using culturally responsive and inclusive approaches that are rooted in a strengths focused model of change.
• Ability to plan, prioritise, and organise work in a flexible, person-centred way.
• Good communication skills (written, verbal and motivational).
• IT literacy (proficient in Word, email, and data input).
• Willingness and ability to travel within Restore’s service area across Oxfordshire.
• Ability to build trust and engagement, and work collaboratively with individuals to co-design goals and recovery plans, with a commitment to anti-discriminatory, trauma-informed, and culturally safe practice.

All the above skills, knowledge, experience, and behaviours will be tested at application and interview including the desirables.

Closing & Interview Dates

• Closing date - Midnight 11th October 2026
• Interview date - Monday 21st October 2026 (face to face at Manzil Way office)