Job Coach - Central East Wales

Job Coach – Central East Wales

Location: Central East Wales
Salary: £25,200 - £26,780 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 4:30pm

Make a Real Difference as a Job Coach

We''re recruiting on behalf of a leading employee-owned training and employability organisation for an enthusiastic Job Coach to join their growing team across Central East Wales.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping people overcome barriers to employment and supporting them into sustainable careers. If you have experience in coaching, employability, or working with unemployed or disadvantaged individuals, we''d love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Job Coach, you''ll provide personalised, one-to-one support to participants on the Jobs Guarantee Programme, guiding them through every stage of their employment journey- from initial referral through to securing and sustaining long-term employment.

Working with a varied caseload, you''ll help individuals build confidence, develop essential employability skills, and access opportunities that match their aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of participants, providing tailored support throughout their employment journey.
• Make initial contact with referred participants and complete programme inductions.
• Carry out vocational profiling and employability assessments.
• Develop personalised Employment Action Plans (EAPs).
• Deliver coaching focused on:
  • Confidence building
  • CV writing
  • Job search techniques
  • Interview preparation
  • Workplace expectations and behaviours
  • Financial awareness
  • Travel planning
• Source and coordinate interview opportunities and obtain employer feedback.
• Maintain regular contact with participants once they enter employment.
• Support individuals to overcome workplace challenges and remain in work.
• Record participant progress and ensure sustained employment outcomes are achieved.
• Meet contractual performance targets relating to engagement and employment outcomes.

About You

To be successful in this role, you''ll have:

• Experience supporting unemployed individuals or disadvantaged groups.
• Experience working within a target-driven environment.
• A background in coaching, mentoring, employability, or careers support.
• Strong motivational and communication skills.
• A good understanding of barriers to employment.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy caseload.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

What''s on Offer?

In return, you''ll receive an excellent benefits package, including:

• Salary of £25,200 - £26,780
• 30 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
• 35-hour working week
• Healthcare scheme
• Retail and gym membership discounts
• Profit-sharing scheme
• Life insurance
• Employee recognition awards
• Length of service awards
• Ongoing training and career development

Apply Today

If you''re passionate about helping people achieve their employment goals and want to work for an organisation that genuinely values its employees, we''d love to hear from you.

Apply now to be considered. Applications may close early once sufficient suitable candidates have been identified, so early applications are encouraged.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and employment.

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