Progression Coach / Young Person

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Progression Coach to provide holistic support to clients with complex needs in London. The role involves managing a caseload, conducting risk assessments, and facilitating access to education, training, and employment opportunities. Applicants should have experience in supporting individuals with mental health issues and display strong communication skills. This position offers £16.64 per hour for 37.5 hours a week on a temporary contract lasting 4-5 months.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with complex needs including mental health and trauma.
• Ability to deliver effective support planning and risk management.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and safe practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small caseload, delivering tailored support to clients.
• Conduct assessments and create personalized support plans.
• Liaise with community and statutory agencies to support client needs.
• Maintain accurate case notes and records as per service standards.
• Engage in health and safety checks to ensure safe accommodation.

Skills

Experience supporting young people or adults with complex needs

Strong behaviour management skills

Excellent communication and engagement skills

Job description

Progression Coach

We are recruiting a Progression Coach to support clients with complex needs in Northwest London. You will deliver strengths‑based, holistic support, helping individuals access education, training, employment, and achieve greater independence. The role includes casework, safeguarding, partnership working, and ensuring safe accommodation standards.

Location

• East London

Pay & Hours

• £16.64 per hour PAYE (incl. holiday pay)
• 37.5 hours per week (Mon‑Fri, with occasional evenings/weekends)

Contract

• 4‑5 months

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a small caseload, delivering personalised support to clients with complex needs
• Carry out risk assessments, needs assessments, and create tailored support plans
• Support access to ETE opportunities (education, training, employment)
• Liaise with community, statutory, and specialist agencies
• Respond to safeguarding and emergency concerns appropriately
• Maintain accurate case notes and records in line with service standards
• Participate in rota duties (some evenings/weekends)
• Contribute to health & safety checks and ensure accommodation is safe and welcoming

Requirements

• Experience supporting young people or adults with complex needs (mental health, substance misuse, trauma)
• Strong behaviour management and boundary‑setting skills
• Experience working collaboratively with multi‑agency professionals
• Good understanding of safeguarding procedures
• Ability to deliver support planning and risk management
• Excellent communication and engagement skills
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and safe practice
• Flexible, team‑focused approach

Interested? Apply now!

Morgan Hunt is a multi‑award‑winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.