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- Location: Manchester City Centre
- Job Type: Full-time
- Salary: Competitive
Join our dynamic team in Greater Manchester as a Work and Health Coach. GC, a fast-growing social enterprise, is dedicated to delivering employment, health, and justice services across the North of England. We focus on empowering individuals to develop their strengths and progress positively in their lives. This role involves supporting participants to retain employment, return to work after sickness, or find new employment opportunities.
Day-to-day of the role:- Manage a caseload of participants, supporting them towards achieving their employment goals.
- Conduct Work and Health Assessment meetings both face-to-face and online via Microsoft Teams.
- Assess client support needs related to work, including benefits/welfare advice and mental health symptom disclosure, providing necessary support and guidance.
- Help clients identify their key skills, aspirations, and goals through the completion of an Action Plan.
- Source job opportunities through tailored job searches and regular contact with local employers.
- Liaise with local partners and clinical teams from various services such as GP Practices, MSK services, and social prescribing hubs.
- Deliver a triage function and ensure referrals are made to external provisions as necessary.
- Provide education and support to employers, including negotiating adjustments and return-to-work strategies.
- Maintain effective monitoring and evaluation systems and stay updated with changing practices within vocational rehabilitation.
- Warm, approachable, and empathetic style with the ability to build relationships that support client progression.
- Awareness of health and mental health conditions and their impact on employment.
- Experience addressing issues affecting individuals with multiple barriers to employment.
- Knowledge of support agencies for individuals with complex needs (e.g., debt, substance misuse, housing).
- Understanding of a broad range of occupations and jobs in the local labour market.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a target-driven environment focused on customer engagement, satisfaction, and job outcomes.
- Experience working with people with multiple and complex needs, including health conditions and disabilities.
- Experience in guidance, advice, or counselling environments.
- Competitive salary with performance-related incentives.
- Flexible working patterns, including options for evening and weekend work.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Supportive team environment focused on empowerment and positive change.
To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking 'Apply Now'.
