Job Role : Employment Coach Location : Banbury or Oxford (Community-Based) Salary : £27,976 £31,000 (dependent on experience) Contract : Permanent Regular travel across the local area is required.
The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
Role Overview: We are seeking a passionate and people-focused Employment Coach to deliver high-quality, person-centred employability support as part of the Connect to Work programme across Oxfordshire.
Working directly with individuals facing barriers to employment, you will champion their strengths, build their confidence, and actively promote them to local employers.
You will create tailored action plans, support customers into meaningful and sustainable work, and deliver ongoing In-Work Support to help individuals thrive in their roles.
This is a community-based position requiring strong interpersonal skills, employer engagement capability, and a genuine commitment to improving peoples lives.
Offer constructive challenge, guidance and coaching to help customers overcome barriers and build employability skills.
Deliver high-quality In-Work Support to help customers sustain employment long-term.
Build relationships with local employers to identify and create vacancy opportunities.
Work closely with local partners, including Enterprise Oxfordshire, to deliver an integrated, aligned approach for residents and employers.
Programme Delivery & Quality Identify and recommend training, development and vacancy solutions based on customer needs.
Develop strong knowledge of local signposting pathways, including services related to disabilities, benefits, housing, mental health and other challenges.
Meet all performance expectations, KPIs, quality standards and compliance requirements.
Uphold safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection standards at all times.
Contribute to a collaborative and supportive team culture focused on high-quality outcomes.
Experience working with individuals facing barriers to employment, including health conditions or disabilities.
Experience providing one-to-one coaching, guidance or employability support.
Strong ability to build networks, partnerships and meaningful employer relationships.
Flexible approach to working hours, including occasional evenings or weekends where required.
Desirable Criteria: Full driving licence and access to a vehicle due to community-based delivery.
Knowledge of the local labour market. Experience of supporting individuals with welfare, benefits, health or housing challenges.