Inclusive Employment Coach for Disability & Diversity

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

Job summary

Coventry City Council in Coventry is seeking an Employment Coach within the Connect to Work programme to support residents with disabilities and complex barriers to employment. You will operate in a person-centred way to help people find meaningful work, training, and independence.

You will act as a Key Worker, manage a varied caseload, deliver individual and group sessions in community settings, and collaborate with families, carers, employers, and partner agencies to coordinate interventions

Qualifications

• Experience delivering support packages and group work.
• Able to work evenings and weekends when needed.
• Person-centred approach to empower residents to find employment.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Key Worker, managing a caseload of clients with diverse support needs.
• Build trusted relationships and co-create tailored job search plans.
• Deliver individual and group support sessions in community settings.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, employers, and partner agencies.
• Coordinate interventions and monitor progress to ensure lasting impact.

Skills

Caseload management

Relationship building

Coaching & guidance

Group facilitation

Partnership working

Anti-discriminatory practice

Job description

Coventry City Council in Coventry is seeking an Employment Coach within the Connect to Work programme to support residents with disabilities and complex barriers to employment. You will operate in a person-centred way to help people find meaningful work, training, and independence.

You will act as a Key Worker, manage a varied caseload, deliver individual and group sessions in community settings, and collaborate with families, carers, employers, and partner agencies to coordinate interventions