In-Work Progression Coach | Career Growth Mentor

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

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.