Health & Employment Coach — Primary Care (Flexible Roles)

North West Leicestershire GP Federation; Whitwick; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare federation in Whitwick is seeking a Work and Health Coach to support the Primary Care Network. This role involves assessments, providing employment advice, and managing a caseload. Ideal candidates will have a degree and relevant coaching qualifications. Flexible working arrangements are available, including part-time options. Applicants should be passionate about supporting individuals to return to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Ability to initiate and develop relationships with local clinicians and employers.
• Reliable and consistent independent work.
• Good report writing and numeracy skills.
• Experience working with disabled individuals facing work-related barriers.
• Vocational assessment and profiling skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessments and specialist employment advice.
• Manage a caseload assessing barriers to employment.
• Facilitate quick referrals to services for clients.

Skills

Initiate and develop relationships

Work independently

Report writing skills

Numeracy and information management

Support individuals with complex barriers

Vocational assessment and profiling

Understanding of health and social care

Support in a holistic way

Collaborative working

Education

Degree level or equivalent experience

Coaching qualification

Job description

A healthcare federation in Whitwick is seeking a Work and Health Coach to support the Primary Care Network. This role involves assessments, providing employment advice, and managing a caseload. Ideal candidates will have a degree and relevant coaching qualifications. Flexible working arrangements are available, including part-time options. Applicants should be passionate about supporting individuals to return to work within a multidisciplinary team.