Work Coach
Blackpool
£31,067 (25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Local Government Pension Scheme)
Full-time, Permanent

The Role:
We are seeking a proactive and compassionate Work Coach to support job seekers in addressing barriers to employment and achieving sustainable work opportunities. This role involves managing a caseload of individuals with diverse challenges and helping them develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed in today’s competitive job market.

Duties:

• Manage a caseload of job seekers with varied barriers, including skills gaps, health challenges, and long-term unemployment.
• Conduct detailed assessments to understand clients' experiences, identify obstacles to employment, and outline training or development needs.
• Develop tailored SMART action plans with each client, regularly monitoring and reviewing their progress to ensure job-readiness.
• Provide individualised support to help clients address personal barriers, such as confidence building, skills enhancement, or navigating the labour market.
• Engage with employers to identify and promote suitable job opportunities, assisting clients through applications, interviews, and onboarding processes.
• Meet weekly KPIs and job start targets, maintaining a results-driven and client-centred approach.

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 2 years' proven experience as a Work Coach or Employment Advisor, with a strong track record of supporting individuals into sustainable employment.
• Proficiency in developing person-centred SMART action plans and managing diverse caseloads.
• Demonstrated success in working with employers to create job opportunities and supporting clients through the application and hiring process.
• An understanding of the labour market and the challenges faced by job seekers.
• A results-oriented mindset with the ability to thrive in a target-driven environment.

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to complete an online Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and you will be a car driver with access to your own vehicle.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you then please submit your CV.

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