Employment Coach

Full time (37 hours)

Salary

£25,954.76 p.a.

KEY TERMS & CONDITIONS

• 37 hours per week, 25 days holiday pro rata, 1 day birthday leave, 8% non-contributory pension

• SOAR is a living wage employer and seeks to uprate salaries by the annual increase in the living wage

• Cycle to Work scheme – Buy a bike tax free and cycle to work

• Westfield Foresight Health Plan – Annual benefits and services such as routine dental work and check-ups, etc

The Employment Coach will deliver the information, advice and guidance function within SOARs Social Prescribing Service, working on a one-to-one basis to:

• Source and generate referrals for the employment team

• Develop close working partnerships with health, social care, housing and voluntary, community or faith (VCF) organisations

• Working closely with SOAR’s wider staff team to both generate referrals and provide a wider support offer for clients

• Identify employment opportunities for the range of individuals referred to job club provision from a variety of sources

• Support people into sustained employment

• Determine realistic employment goals and identify the individual’s barriers to work

• Pro-actively approach potential employers to secure work opportunities

• Liaise with the individuals and employers to ensure sustained employment

• Develop close working partnerships with health, social care, housing and voluntary, community or faith (VCF) organisations

The post holder will have strong communication skills, be organised and able to engage with clients from a range of backgrounds, managing a complex caseload. Using motivational interviewing and coaching techniques to build confidence in clients and to progress them into work and/or training.

An Enhanced DBS is required for this role.

To request an application pack please visit

SOAR Community Website

https://www.soarcommunity.org.uk/job-vacancies

The closing date for applications is: Friday 31st July 2026

(Midday noon)

Interviews will be held

on Monday 10th August 2026