Overview
This campaign has roles available in several locations. You may select up to 3 location preferences, but this is not mandatory. Do not choose locations you are not prepared to travel or relocate to at your own expense. Candidates who are made an offer for any 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they have expressed a preference for and decline or are unable to take up post within a reasonable timeframe will be withdrawn from the campaign. These vacancies are not currently eligible for new applications for Visa Sponsorship on the Skilled Worker route for candidates who do not 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; applicants should seek specialist advice on their eligibility for Visa Sponsorship (if applicable) when considering whether to apply 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 aspires to be the most inclusive employer in the United Kingdom. A Work Coach role is rewarding, varied and complex, and no two days will be the same as you will deal with different customers face to face and their specific support needs each day. If you are looking for a career that makes a clear and positive difference to people9s lives, a DWP Executive Officer role may be ideal for you.
About us – Department for Work and Pensions GOV.UK. 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 and capable of delivering exceptional service with empathy and compassion to people who need support. You will use sound judgement to help people through difficult times, and your tailored coaching can make a huge difference to their ability to find, stay in, and progress in a job. The Work Coach role is wide-ranging and diverse. You will be working with customers, employers and colleagues through a combination of face to face, digital and telephone contact on a daily basis.
Responsibilities
* 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 ensuring customers receive the additional support and advice to access our services.
* Building positive relationships with customers that encourage, motivate, and build 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.
* Being accountable for performance and management of your caseload.
Equality and Disability Confident
Disability Confident: A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to.
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