Progression Coach: Help People Build Confidence & Careers

Reed Talent Solutions; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (pro rata)

Training & development opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Reed in Partnership is seeking a Progression Coach to manage a caseload of participants, delivering personalised coaching, assessments and employability training. You will engage local partners and employers to create opportunities and support career progression.

You will deliver workshops, adapt to diverse learning styles and provide ongoing support to help participants secure sustainable employment while travelling locally as required.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a customer-facing environment.
• Experience supporting individuals facing barriers to employment, including health conditions or disabilities.
• Experience working in a target-driven environment.
• A minimum of 2 A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 qualification.
• GCSE English Language Grade B or Level 2 Literacy.
• A passion for supporting people to achieve positive outcomes.
• Strong communication, coaching and relationship-building skills.
• Good administration, IT and record-keeping skills.
• Knowledge of disabilities, health conditions and related barriers.
• Strong organisational skills, resilience and adaptability.
• Willingness to travel locally and work flexibly when required.
• Ability to motivate, encourage and empower a diverse range of participants.
• Experience within employability, welfare-to-work, recruitment or guidance services.
• Knowledge of local labour markets and employer engagement.
• Additional community language skills.

Responsibilities

• Attract, register and support participants throughout their journey.
• Conduct assessments to identify aspirations, strengths and barriers.
• Create action plans and provide one-to-one coaching and guidance.
• Support participants with health, wellbeing and employability needs.
• Develop relationships with Jobcentre Plus, employers and community partners.
• Promote Reed in Partnership services and opportunities.
• Source volunteering, work experience and employment opportunities.
• Deliver employability workshops and training sessions.
• Adapt delivery to meet a range of learning styles and support needs.
• Provide in-work support to help participants sustain employment.

Skills

Communication

Coaching

Relationship-building

Administration

IT

Record-keeping

Flexibility

Education

Two A-Levels

Level 3 NVQ in Advice & Guidance

GCSE English (Grade B) or Level 2 Literacy

Job description

Reed in Partnership is seeking a Progression Coach to manage a caseload of participants, delivering personalised coaching, assessments and employability training. You will engage local partners and employers to create opportunities and support career progression.

You will deliver workshops, adapt to diverse learning styles and provide ongoing support to help participants secure sustainable employment while travelling locally as required.