Hybrid Employment Coach: Empower People to Thrive at Work

Careerology; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Careerology is seeking an Employment Coach to deliver the Connect to Work service in Southwark. You’ll provide personalised, one-to-one coaching and practical support to people who are employed or self-employed but need help to stay in work or progress their careers.

This role is hybrid, with 1-2 days in Southwark and the rest remote. You’ll build relationships, set goals, and work with employers and partners to create practical solutions that enable meaningful, sustainable work.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching or advising people one-to-one, including paid work, volunteering or other relevant settings.
• Ability to manage a caseload and work toward programme targets.
• Maintaining accurate records and administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of approximately 20 participants (per full time equivalent), providing personalised support to help people stay, succeed and progress in work.
• Build trusting relationships, understanding each person's circumstances, strengths, aspirations and support needs.
• Identify barriers to sustaining employment or progressing at work, and work with participants to develop realistic goals and action plans.
• Provide tailored career and employment support, including exploring career options, job searching, CVs, applications, interview preparation and training opportunities.
• Help participants navigate workplace challenges, communicate their needs and explore reasonable adjustments or other support.
• Build confidence, motivation and problem-solving skills, encouraging participants to take ownership of their decisions.
• Where appropriate, involve employers or other professionals, and make referrals to additional support services.

Skills

Empathy

Coaching

Relationship-building

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Careerology is seeking an Employment Coach to deliver the Connect to Work service in Southwark. You’ll provide personalised, one-to-one coaching and practical support to people who are employed or self-employed but need help to stay in work or progress their careers.

This role is hybrid, with 1-2 days in Southwark and the rest remote. You’ll build relationships, set goals, and work with employers and partners to create practical solutions that enable meaningful, sustainable work.