Impactful Life Skills Coach - Empower Independence & Hope

Harrogate Homeless Project - HHP; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrogate Homeless Project is seeking a compassionate, motivated Life Skills Coach to join our dedicated team in Harrogate. The role is fixed-term for 30 months with a salary of £28,804 per annum.

You will deliver tailored one-to-one support and engaging group workshops to help individuals build essential life skills and move toward independent living. Responsibilities include assessments, action planning, budgeting guidance, tenancy education and ongoing post-homelessness support to sustain

Responsibilities

• Assess clients' strengths, aspirations and barriers to independence.
• Develop personalised action plans alongside service users and support staff.
• Provide practical guidance around budgeting, debt management, benefits, cooking and healthy living.
• Support clients to understand tenancy rights and responsibilities.
• Help individuals prepare for independent living and maintain successful tenancies after moving on from HHP accommodation.
• Build positive, supportive relationships that encourage confidence, resilience and personal growth.
• Design and deliver engaging workshops covering life skills, literacy, digital skills, communication and emotional wellbeing.
• Support service users to develop practical financial skills, including budgeting, saving and accessing appropriate benefits.
• Work alongside colleagues to organise activities that promote physical health, mental wellbeing and social inclusion.
• Encourage and support clients to maintain a clean, safe and healthy living environment.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of support provided and progress achieved.
• Work collaboratively with HHP colleagues and external agencies to deliver holistic support.
• Signpost clients to specialist services including mental health support, addiction recovery services, housing providers, training and education opportunities.
• Contribute to a positive, supportive and person-centred culture across the organisation.

Job description

Harrogate Homeless Project is seeking a compassionate, motivated Life Skills Coach to join our dedicated team in Harrogate. The role is fixed-term for 30 months with a salary of £28,804 per annum.

You will deliver tailored one-to-one support and engaging group workshops to help individuals build essential life skills and move toward independent living. Responsibilities include assessments, action planning, budgeting guidance, tenancy education and ongoing post-homelessness support to sustain