Empowerment Coach for Disability Employment

Papworth Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Annual leave purchase

Sick pay after probation

Health cashback plan

Workplace pension

Wellbeing support

Rewards scheme

Cycle to work

Salary exchange options

Employee forum

Training & development

Job summary

Papworth Trust in Peterborough is seeking a Work and Health Coach to provide personalised support to disabled individuals, helping them enter, return to, or stay in employment. You will assess needs, develop tailored action plans, and coordinate with employers and health services to facilitate successful employment outcomes.

The role is fixed term until 31 March 2027 with potential extension to March 2029 and requires Enhanced DBS checks.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of disability and its impact on individuals.
• Empathetic and person-centred, able to build trusting relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments and create personalised support plans to help participants move towards employment.
• Provide one-to-one coaching, motivation and ongoing tailored support to build confidence and work readiness.
• Signpost and connect participants to training, employment support services and suitable job opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, promoting inclusive recruitment and reasonable adjustments.
• Work collaboratively with health, care and support services as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Monitor progress, maintain accurate records and evaluate impact of support provided.
• Ensure all work delivered in line with legislation, policies and best practice.

Skills

Disability awareness

Empathy

Communication

Organisation

Caseload management

Person-centred approach

Collaborative working

Problem solving

Flexibility

Job description

Papworth Trust in Peterborough is seeking a Work and Health Coach to provide personalised support to disabled individuals, helping them enter, return to, or stay in employment. You will assess needs, develop tailored action plans, and coordinate with employers and health services to facilitate successful employment outcomes.

The role is fixed term until 31 March 2027 with potential extension to March 2029 and requires Enhanced DBS checks.