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Government Recruitment Service; Motherwell; On-site; ZAR 628,000 - 768,000; Full time

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Job summary

Government Recruitment Service is recruiting for a Work Coach role within the Universal Credit programme based in Motherwell. The post contributes to helping claimants progress toward financial independence by providing tailored support and job-search guidance.

The role emphasises empathy, adherence to the Equality Act, and building strong relationships with customers while managing a caseload and delivering high-quality public services.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting customers with welfare, benefits and job-search actions.
• Ability to provide clear, practical advice and support to applicants.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Universal Credit claimants and other benefit recipients.
• Offer quality job-search advice and match to suitable vacancies.
• Adhere to the Equality Act 2010 and ensure access to services.
• Build positive relationships with customers to motivate and guide progression.
• Develop knowledge of local employment opportunities and partner services.
• Make timely decisions and refer customers to appropriate help.
• Manage caseload and contribute to performance targets.

Skills

Customer support

Job search guidance

Equality Act compliance

Caseload management

Job description

Universal Credit Job Centre - Work Coach - East and Central Scotland (Ref: 778)

This campaign has roles available in several locations. Whilst you are able to select up to 3 location preferences, this is not mandatory and you should not choose any locations you are not prepared to travel or re-locate to at your own expense. Candidates who are made an offer for any of locations they have expressed a preference for and decline or are unable to take up post within a reasonable timeframe will be withdrawn from the campaign.

Please note that these vacancies are not currently eligible for new applications for Visa Sponsorship on the Skilled Worker route, for any candidates who do not currently have permission to be in the UK as a Skilled Worker where they were sponsored before 4 April 2024, even if relying on tradeable points (including the new entrant tradeable points option) as they are not included in the published Immigration Salary List. This information is offered as guidance only, and we recommend that applicants seek specialist advice on their eligibility for Visa Sponsorship (if applicable) when considering whether to apply for any role. We can never guarantee sponsorship for any role.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy. We are the UK's biggest public service department and administer the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around 20 million claimants and customers.

DWP is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and we aspire to being the most inclusive employer in the United Kingdom.

The Work Coach role is rewarding, varied and complex and no two days will be the same as you will be dealing with different customers face to face and their specific support needs each day.

If you’re looking for a career that makes a clear and positive difference to people’s lives, then a DWP Executive Officer role may be an ideal for you!

As a Work Coach you hold a vital role in the Department, helping individuals and their families towards financial independence through work and enabling them to claim the support they need as they progress.

Work Coaches are customer-focused, dedicated individuals and able to deliver exceptional service with empathy and compassion to people who need their support.

As a Work Coach, you will use sound judgement to help people through some difficult, challenging times in their lives, and your tailored coaching can make a huge difference to their ability to find, stay in, and progress in a job.

If you're looking for a job that makes a clear difference to people's lives, a Work Coach role in DWP could be just what you are looking for.

Key Accountabilities

Some of the main activities are set out below:

• Providing support to customers claiming Universal Credit, Employment and Support Allowance, Jobseekers Allowance and Income Support.
• Offering quality advice to customers about job search actions, supporting them to job search effectively in a largely digital world, and matching to suitable vacancies.
• Meeting your legal duty to comply with the Equality Act 2010 and making sure your customers get the additional support and advice to help them access our services
• Building positive relationships with customers that encourages, motivates, and builds trust.
• Developing an in-depth knowledge of local employment opportunities and the support our service partners offer.
• Making timely decisions, based on customer needs, and referring them to appropriate help and support.
• Be accountable for performance and management of your caseload.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company: Government Recruitment Service Salary: £32,137 to £32,137 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Motherwell Job type: Permanent Posting date: 23 Sept 2026 Closing date: 7 Oct 2026

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.