Job Coach

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

Job summary

S Knights Recruitment is seeking a Job Coach to support individuals at the pre-employment stage with personalised coaching to boost confidence, work-readiness, and progression toward employment. You will assess needs, plan development and guide participants through practical job readiness activities.

Based across West Yorkshire, including Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Kirklees and Calderdale, the role emphasizes building confidence, soft skills and the ability to navigate barriers while tracking

Qualifications

• Experience providing one-to-one coaching or mentoring.
• Understanding of employability skills and barriers to work.
• Ability to motivate and support diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one coaching and guidance to improve work readiness.
• Identifying individual strengths, needs and barriers to employment.
• Helping participants build confidence and practical workplace skills.
• Supporting development of communication and teamwork abilities.
• Setting achievable goals and monitoring progress with participants.
• Preparing participants for employment while explaining workplace expectations.
• Maintaining accurate coaching session records and progress notes.
• Collaborating with colleagues and support services to overcome barriers.

Skills

Coaching

Employability

Mentoring

Communication

Interpersonal skills

One-to-one coaching

Progress monitoring

Job description

Job Coach

Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annum

Location: West Yorkshire - Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Kirklees and Calderdale

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Inspire Confidence, Develop Skills and Prepare People for Work

Are you passionate about helping people recognise their strengths, build confidence and develop the skills they need to succeed in the workplace?

We’re looking for a Job Coach to support individuals at the pre-employment stage, providing personalised coaching to help them overcome barriers, improve their work readiness and prepare for future employment opportunities.

This is an opportunity for someone with experience in employability, coaching, mentoring or participant support who enjoys helping people make progress towards their goals.

About the Organisation

Our client operates within the employability and skills sector, supporting individuals across West Yorkshire to improve their confidence, develop employability skills and prepare for employment.

The organisation works across Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Kirklees and Calderdale, helping participants build the foundations they need to progress towards sustainable work.

About the Role

As a Job Coach, you’ll provide individualised support to help participants build confidence, develop practical workplace skills and prepare for the next stage of their employment journey.

You’ll work closely with participants to understand their needs, identify areas for development and encourage steady progress towards realistic employment goals.

Key responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one coaching and guidance to help participants improve their work readiness.
• Identifying individual strengths, support needs and barriers to employment.
• Helping participants build confidence, motivation and a positive approach to work.
• Supporting the development of communication, teamwork, time management and other workplace skills.
• Working with participants to set achievable goals and monitor their progress.
• Helping individuals understand workplace expectations and prepare for employment.
• Maintaining accurate records of coaching sessions, participant progress and agreed actions.
• Collaborating with colleagues and support services to help participants overcome barriers and progress.

Ideal Candidate

You’ll be a supportive and motivating professional with experience in job coaching, employability, mentoring or a similar people-focused role.

You’ll ideally have

• Experience providing one-to-one support, coaching or mentoring.
• An understanding of employability skills and the challenges people may face when preparing for work.
• The ability to build trust, motivate participants and encourage positive change.
• Strong listening, communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, flexible and person-centred approach to supporting different needs.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to monitor progress effectively.
• A genuine commitment to helping people develop confidence and move towards employment.

Experience within employability, welfare-to-work, skills or employment support programmes would be beneficial.

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annum.
• Permanent role: Enjoy the stability of full-time employment.
• Make a difference: Help individuals build confidence and prepare for work.
• Varied and rewarding work: Support people with different needs and employment goals.
• Regional opportunity: Work with participants across West Yorkshire.