Progression Coach: Transform Lives via Education & Jobs

YMCA St Paul's Group; Ealing; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym access

Retail discounts

Well-being and counselling services

Outer London work locations

Career development programmes

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

YMCA St Paul’s Group, a large charity and housing provider in London, seeks a Progression Coach to help homeless and vulnerable clients progress through education, training, employment and volunteering, plus health and wellbeing activities. The role emphasises developing clients’ potential in mind, body and spirit, guided by Christian values.

You will deliver holistic support, work with housing and support staff, and collaborate with partner organisations to create stable pathways.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Progression (ETEV and Engagement and Empowerment) activities, including regular Progression events.
• Work with Housing and Support Officers to assess development using a client-led Homelessness Outcome Star.
• Coordinate Progression events including logistics, risk assessments, and communications.
• Intervene early to remove barriers to learning by referring clients to appropriate support and monitoring progress.
• Collaborate with Housing, Care and Support clients/residents, SPG staff, and external agencies as needed.
• Develop partnerships with public, private, and voluntary sector organisations to enable Progression opportunities.
• Support Progression priorities across Housing services, including attending out-of-hours meetings and responding to local situations.
• Meet and exceed local KPIs or contractual obligations related to Progression activities within Housing, Care and Support services.

Job description

YMCA St Paul’s Group, a large charity and housing provider in London, seeks a Progression Coach to help homeless and vulnerable clients progress through education, training, employment and volunteering, plus health and wellbeing activities. The role emphasises developing clients’ potential in mind, body and spirit, guided by Christian values.

You will deliver holistic support, work with housing and support staff, and collaborate with partner organisations to create stable pathways.