Overview
Employment Coach (x2) at Groundwork NE & Cumbria. Salary £25,229 – £27,885 per annum. Full time – 37 hours per week. Fixed term until 31 March 2026. Location: Covering Newcastle, Northumberland & North Tyneside. Based at Gateshead.
About Us
Groundwork aims to be the UK’s leading regeneration charity, working through partnership to create communities in which people are proud to live and work. This programme will deliver Groundwork’s mission of supporting people to improve their prospects and reach their full potential.
About The Role
As an Employment Coach, you will manage a caseload of participants aged 16-24 years old, and provide them with 1:1 support, helping them overcome barriers to employment and training. You will be responsible for supporting them through every stage of their journey, enabling participants to address their barriers and realise their aspirations.
Within this role you will be required to source new referrals who are predominantly Economically Inactive; complete the enrolment paperwork, including development plans and eligibility checks. You will also be required to attend events and present the delivery model to referral sources to attract additional referrals.
Successful employment coaches believe in the potential of every individual they work with.
This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure endorsed by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
To find out more
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Mary Blackwell (Project Manager) on 07930 330725. To find out more about the role and our organisation, view the candidate pack or refer to the job description and person specification in the attachments.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Experience in employment coaching, case management, or related fields, ideally with a focus on economically inactive individuals.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport, and communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
* Ability to motivate and empower others to recognise their strengths, overcome obstacles, and achieve their goals.
Application details
Interested candidates should complete the application form below. All completed applications should be emailed to HR.NorthEast@groundwork.org.uk.
Closing date: Noon on Friday 19 September 2025.
Additional information
We are a Disability Confident employer and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role. We are committed to safeguarding and the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk. We reserve the right to close this advert at any time. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship; the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK.
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