In-Work Progression Coach

S Knights Recruitment; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Location flexibility

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Wellbeing & support

Job summary

S Knights Recruitment's client in West Yorkshire is seeking an In-Work Progression Coach to provide person-centred coaching and practical guidance to individuals who gained employment through a job placement programme across Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Kirklees and Calderdale.

The role focuses on ensuring job retention, overcoming early hurdles, and supporting participants toward long-term career progression, with a salary of £30,000–£32,000 and a flexible, full-time contract.

Qualifications

• Proven background as an In-Work Support Officer, Employment Coach, Progress Coach, or Employability Adviser.
• Demonstrated track record of helping individuals sustain employment.
• Understanding barriers to employment within welfare-to-work or UK Government-funded programmes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver continuous 1-to-1 in-work coaching and Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG) to help job placement programme participants adapt to their new workplace.
• Identify early personal, practical, or workplace barriers and put targeted interventions in place to maintain job retention and sustained employment.
• Work with participants to develop essential workplace skills, professional behaviours, and personal confidence.
• Collaborate with employer partners and local stakeholders across the job placement programme to resolve workplace challenges and secure positive outcomes.
• Conduct regular progress reviews and maintain accurate, compliant records of participant milestones and program outcomes.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Mentoring

Relationship-building

Job description

In-Work Progression Coach

Location: West Yorkshire (covering Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Kirklees & Calderdale)

Salary: £30,000 - £32,000

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

About Company

Our client is a leading Employability & Skills provider across West Yorkshire dedicated to helping individuals overcome personal challenges, secure meaningful employment through funded job placement programmes, and achieve long-term career progression. Built on a culture of social impact, collaboration, and continuous development, the organisation provides an exceptionally supportive environment where employee wellbeing and flexibility are genuinely prioritized.

What You'll Enjoy:

• Salary: £30,000 – £32,000 per annum
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working policy with customizable hours and location options to suit your needs, plus generous holiday entitlement.
• Financial Wellbeing: Highly respected pension scheme, Sodexo retail discount platform, and staff awards program.
• Health & Support: 24/7/365 GP access, Simply Health Cash Plan, Occupational Health, dedicated mental wellbeing strategy, and family-friendly enhanced parental leave.
• Travel & Perks: Discounted Metro travel scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, active Staff Social Committee, and paid compassionate/special leave.

The Job

As an In-Work Progression Coach, you will provide person-centred coaching and practical guidance to individuals who have entered employment via our job placement programme. Your core focus is to ensure job retention, overcome early employment hurdles, and support participants toward long-term career progression across Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Kirklees, and Calderdale.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver continuous 1-to-1 in-work coaching and Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG) to help job placement programme participants adapt to their new workplace.
• Identify early personal, practical, or workplace barriers and put targeted interventions in place to maintain job retention and sustained employment.
• Work with participants to develop essential workplace skills, professional behaviours, and personal confidence.
• Collaborate with employer partners and local stakeholders across the job placement programme to resolve workplace challenges and secure positive outcomes.
• Conduct regular progress reviews and maintain accurate, compliant records of participant milestones and program outcomes.

Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a compassionate, proactive, and resilient individual who understands the practical and emotional challenges of starting or sustaining a new job following a placement.

Experience & Skills Required

• Proven background as an In-Work Support Officer, Employment Coach, Progress Coach, or Employability Adviser.
• Demonstrated track record of helping individuals sustain employment or navigate workplace challenges within a job placement programme.
• Strong understanding of barriers to employment within welfare-to-work, employability, or UK Government-funded programmes.
• Outstanding communication, mentoring, and relationship-building skills with participants and employers.
• Excellent caseload management, organization, and multitasking abilities.