Supported Employment Coordinator

North Yorkshire Council; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a Supported Employment Coordinator to help adults with disabilities or barriers into sustained paid work. The role involves one-to-one profiling, applying the national 5-stage model, and providing practical support such as CVs, interview prep and job coaching.

You’ll work across local communities with a mobile, flexible approach. Experience in supported employment or social care is advantageous; training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in employment support, skills development or social care.
• Ability to work with individuals, families, professionals and employers.
• Organised, adaptable and able to manage a varied caseload.

Responsibilities

• Work one-to-one with individuals to understand strengths, skills and aspirations.
• Support preparation for paid employment using the 5-stage Supported Employment Model.
• Provide CV development, interview prep, job coaching and in-work support.
• Engage with employers to understand needs and promote inclusive recruitment.
• Build partnerships with HAS, CYPS, education providers and local employers.
• Maintain records and contribute to performance reporting and service evaluation.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Behaviour-change techniques

Collaboration skills

Caseload management

Empathy and communication

Child/Adult social care understanding

Job description

Are you passionate about helping people achieve their employment goals? Do you believe that everyone can work with the right support, the right environment and the right opportunity? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We are looking for a Supported Employment Coordinator to join our forward‑thinking Care & Support team. You’ll play a vital role in supporting working age adults with disabilities, health conditions, or complex barriers to find, secure and sustain meaningful paid employment.

This is a rewarding role where you will make a real difference, helping people build confidence, develop skills, and thrive in the workplace.

The roles is a fixed term contract for 2 years, with a possible extension, to support the projects that we support.

About the role

As a Supported Employment Coordinator, you will:

• Work one‑to‑one with individuals to understand their strengths, skills and aspirations through the vocational profiling process.
• Support people to prepare for, gain and maintain paid employment using the nationally recognised 5‑stage Supported Employment Model and the Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF).
• Provide practical employment support including CV development, interview preparation, job‑coaching, and in‑work support.
• Work creatively with employers to understand their business needs, complete job analysis, promote inclusive recruitment and explore reasonable adjustments.
• Build strong partnerships with HAS, CYPS, education providers, DWP, voluntary organisations, and local employers.
• Promote employment as a key outcome for adults and young people preparing for adulthood.
• Maintain high‑quality records and contribute to performance reporting and service evaluation.

You will work as part of a countywide team based in a locality area, using mobile and community‑based working. You’ll visit people in their homes, community venues, and workplaces, and will manage your own diary and caseload.

About you

We’re looking for someone who:

• Believes strongly that everyone can work with the right support.
• Is confident using motivational interviewing and behaviour‑change techniques.
• Can work collaboratively with individuals, families, professionals and employers.
• Is organised, adaptable and comfortable managing a varied caseload.
• Communicates positively, professionally and with empathy.
• Can promote high aspirations and inspire people to achieve their potential.
• Has knowledge or interest in employment support, skills development or health and social care.

Experience in supported employment, job‑coaching, careers guidance, education or adult social care would be an advantage, but full training will be provided.

What we offer

• The chance to make a real and lasting difference in people’s lives
• A supportive and collaborative team
• Opportunities for training, development and progression
• Flexible, mobile working
• The opportunity to contribute to NYC’s strategic priorities and the HAS 2030 vision

If you would like to arrange an informal chat about the role please contact [e-mail]

Key Documents:

Job Description.docx

Total Rewards

Key Dates

Close Date: 29th October 2026

Shortlisting Date: 30th October 2026

Interview Date: 3rd November 2026

Interview Location: Resolution House, Scarborough