Employability & Progression Coach

S Knights Recruitment; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

S Knights Recruitment's client is seeking an Employability Officer to support participants at the pre-work stage, helping them overcome barriers, develop employability skills and prepare for sustainable employment.

This role focuses on engaging with individuals, identifying needs, offering tailored guidance, and maintaining records to support progression across Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Kirklees and Calderdale in West Yorkshire.

Qualifications

• Experience working in employability, employment support, skills, welfare-to-work or a related environment.
• Experience supporting individuals who may face barriers to employment.
• Strong understanding of employability skills and progression towards sustainable employment.
• Confident providing advice, guidance, coaching or mentoring to participants.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Able to motivate and engage individuals with different needs and circumstances.
• Well organised, proactive and able to manage a varied caseload or workload.

Responsibilities

• Support participants at the pre-work stage, helping them prepare for progression into employment.
• Identify individual needs, barriers and areas for development through effective engagement and support.
• Provide practical employability advice, guidance and support tailored to individual circumstances.
• Help participants develop confidence, motivation and workplace-readiness.
• Support individuals to develop their employability skills and understanding of the workplace.
• Work with participants to identify realistic progression and employment goals.
• Maintain accurate records of participant activity, progress and support provided.
• Build positive relationships with participants and work collaboratively with colleagues to support successful outcomes.

Skills

Employability experience

Coaching or mentoring

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Caseload management

Motivation techniques

Barrier awareness

Job description

S Knights Recruitment's client is seeking an Employability Officer to support participants at the pre-work stage, helping them overcome barriers, develop employability skills and prepare for sustainable employment.

This role focuses on engaging with individuals, identifying needs, offering tailored guidance, and maintaining records to support progression across Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Kirklees and Calderdale in West Yorkshire.