Employment Coach
Full-time hours Monday to Friday
Contract to end Dec 2023 ( may be extended)
£24000 to £28000 year
Community-based
Birmingham/Solihull
My client is recruiting two employment coaches to join their team in Birmingham
The aims of the project are to equip unemployed and economically inactive adults with the skills and support they need to take full advantage of training, volunteering, and employment opportunities created before, during, and after the Commonwealth Games (CWG).
You will work in the local community with a caseload of participants to provide intensive employability support to help participants to overcome barriers and achieve realistic job goals.
You will work as part of a team, collectively supporting participants to secure job opportunities, including understanding goals, creating action plans, carrying out a proactive job search, and signposting to local partner services.
Ideally, you will have the following qualifications and experience
- A level 3 Employment Related Services/Information, Advice, and Guidance qualification or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of and understanding of employment support services delivery
- Experience in engaging with the client group and demonstrating an understanding of the barriers individuals may face in finding suitable work
- Experience in providing high-quality one-to-one support or coaching that is motivational and engaging
- Experience in identifying individual’s motivators to enable them to take ownership of their goals and actions
- Attention to detail in maintaining accurate and auditable records
If this sounds a perfect natch for you then please do send me your cv for a confidential chat and more information