Employment Coach

Aspire Recruitment; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Recruitment in Liverpool City Centre is seeking an Employment Career Coach to support individuals facing barriers to employment. You will deliver one-to-one coaching and employability guidance to help clients gain confidence and move into sustainable work.

Based in our Liverpool office, the role involves assessing needs, creating action plans, signposting to training, and maintaining records to meet programme requirements. A DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting unemployed individuals or those with barriers to work.
• Background in employability, welfare-to-work, careers guidance, coaching, recruitment or similar.
• Experience managing a caseload in a target-driven environment.
• Strong assessment and action-planning skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to motivate and support individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Empathetic and positive approach with passion for helping people succeed.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload with tailored one-to-one support
• Conducting detailed assessments to identify aspirations, skills, barriers and support needs
• Developing personalised action plans to progress towards employment
• Setting achievable goals and regularly reviewing progress to maintain momentum
• Providing motivation, coaching and practical advice to build confidence and employability skills
• Signposting individuals to relevant training, support services and employment opportunities
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with programme requirements
• Working towards performance targets focused on positive customer outcomes

Skills

Coaching experience

Caseload management

Communication skills

Motivation skills

Administrative skills

Job description

Employment Career Coach

Liverpool (Office Based)

£30,145 25 Days Holiday Bank Holidays Pension Scheme

Full-time, Permanent

Job Description: Do you want a career where you genuinely change lives? We're looking for an Employment Career Coach to join a dedicated team supporting individuals facing barriers to employment. This is a rewarding opportunity to work directly with people who need encouragement, guidance and practical support to achieve their employment goals and build a brighter future. Working from a Liverpool City Centre office, you'll deliver personalised coaching and employability support, helping individuals increase their confidence, develop new skills and move into sustainable employment. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a people-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.

The role involves:

• Managing a varied caseload of individuals and providing tailored one-to-one support
• Conducting detailed assessments to identify aspirations, skills, barriers and support needs
• Developing personalised action plans to help individuals progress towards employment
• Setting achievable goals and regularly reviewing progress to maintain momentum
• Providing motivation, coaching and practical advice to build confidence and employability skills
• Signposting individuals to relevant training, support services and employment opportunities
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with programme requirements
• Working towards performance targets focused on positive customer outcomes

You’ll need:

• Experience supporting unemployed individuals or those facing barriers to work
• A background within employability, welfare-to-work, careers guidance, coaching, recruitment or a similar sector
• Experience managing a caseload within a target-driven environment
• Strong assessment and action-planning skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• The ability to motivate, engage and support individuals from a variety of backgrounds
• Good organisational and administrative skills
• A resilient, empathetic and positive approach with a genuine passion for helping people succeed

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to complete an online Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Equality & Diversity

Aspire Recruitment is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

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