Employment & Wellbeing Coach

Red 5 People; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health charity in the UK is seeking passionate individuals to support people with musculoskeletal conditions in their return to work. The role involves direct interaction with clients and partners, providing tailored coaching and advice. Ideal candidates will have experience in helping vulnerable clients achieve their goals while managing performance targets. This is a full-time position based in the community, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with health, housing, justice, or employability challenges.
• Strong case management and coaching skills required.
• Confidence working with health professionals and employers needed.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with MSK conditions to return to employment.
• Provide tailored coaching and careers advice.
• Collaborate with NHS clinicians and employers.

Skills

Support for individuals with health challenges

Case management

Coaching skills

Confidence working with health professionals

Job description

Overview

Help people manage their health and return to work. Work for a charity recognised as a great employer (best company awards) and a place you can make a career out of. We are looking for passionate individuals to join the MSK Trailblazer programme, supporting people with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions to overcome barriers and achieve their employment goals. This is a full-time, Monday to Friday (9-5) outreach role, based in the community. You'll typically cover 1-2 boroughs, working face-to-face with clients and partners. There may be the odd home working day, but this is not fixed.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with MSK and related health conditions to return to, remain in, or find employment.
• Provide tailored coaching, careers advice, and wellbeing support.
• Collaborate with NHS clinicians, employers, and referral partners.
• Help participants to build confidence, manage their health, and sustain employment.

Qualifications / Experience

• Experience supporting people with health, housing, justice, or employability challenges.
• Strong case management and coaching skills.
• Confidence working with health professionals and employers.
• Experience in a challenging role supporting vulnerable clients to achieve goals, while working to performance targets yourself and managing your own wellbeing.
• Your experience should show that you've achieved and sustained targets in a role over time. Roles based in West & North London.