Employment Coach – Leicester

Employment Coach – Leicester & Market Harborough
 LT Selection is proud to be recruiting exclusively on behalf of our client.
We believe that every person we connect with an employer positively impacts the further education, skills, and employment sector. We play our part by providing staffing solutions with speed, quality, and certainty for sustained employment.

We are seeking a motivated Employment Coach to support individuals who have been out of work for extended periods. Working within the DWP\'s Restart Scheme, you will provide personalised guidance and structured support to Universal Credit and Jobseeker\'s Allowance claimants, helping them overcome barriers and secure sustainable employment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct detailed diagnostic assessments to understand each participant\'s employment history, skills, and barriers to work.

  • Develop and manage tailored SMART action plans, addressing skills gaps, training needs, and confidence-building.

  • Deliver 1:1 coaching and group employability workshops covering job search, CV writing, applications, and interview preparation.

  • Engage employers and local partners to source opportunities and create employment pathways.

  • Monitor progress, provide ongoing motivation, and adjust interventions where needed.

  • Record participant data and outcomes accurately on Aptem CRM.

  • Meet contractual KPIs covering engagement, retention, training, progression, and job outcomes.

  • Promote equality, diversity, safeguarding, and Prevent in all activities.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in employability, careers coaching, recruitment, training, or welfare-to-work programmes.

  • Strong interpersonal and motivational skills with the ability to engage diverse participant groups.

  • Knowledge of barriers to employment and strategies to overcome them.

  • Proficiency in using CRM systems (experience with Aptem desirable).

  • Ability to meet targets in a structured, contract-driven environment.

  • A full driving licence and flexibility to work across Leicester and Market Harborough.

Pay & Benefits

  • Salary: £28,000 per annum

  • Contract: Full-time, permanent

  • Benefits include: Additional leave, cycle-to-work scheme, casual dress, employee mentoring, paid volunteer time, referral bonus, company events, and staff discounts.

Safeguarding Statement

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check (Children\'s Barred List) and adult workforce check.


Experience: 3 years required
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