Employment Coach, Social Work

Employment Coach / Work and Health Coach – Papworth Trust are looking for a compassionate and values-driven Employment Coach / Work and Health Coach to support people with disabilities or health-related barriers into sustainable employment.

This is a full-time, fixed-term role (until 31 March 2026, with possible extension subject to contract confirmation), based in Peterborough, with a hybrid working arrangement of home, office and outreach delivery.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference within a leading disability charity, supporting individuals to overcome barriers to work while promoting inclusive employment practices across the local community

Fantastic company benefits include:

Competitive Salary:£30,890 per annum
Holiday: 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
Pension: enhanced employer contribution

Wellbeing, development & rewards:
Health cashback plan (dental and optical), enhanced sick pay, wellbeing and employee assistance support, access to training and professional qualifications, annual leave purchase, Values in Practice recognition awards, tax-saving schemes, and opportunities to have your voice heard through colleague groups.

About the role:

As an Employment Coach / Work and Health Coach, in this fixed-term position, you will provide personalised, one-to-one support to individuals with disabilities or health barriers, helping them to enter, return to, or remain in employment. You will assess participants’ needs, develop tailored action plans, and work closely with employers, health professionals and partner organisations to achieve positive and sustainable employment outcomes.

Working hours are 9am–5pm, with flexibility to support occasional events outside of core hours. This is a hybrid role, with approximately two days working from home and three days office- or outreach-based. Applicants must live within one hour’s commute of Peterborough.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive assessments to understand participants’ health, skills, experience and employment goals, and develop personalised support plans.
Deliver ongoing one-to-one coaching, building confidence, skills and motivation, adapting support to meet changing needs.
Signpost participants to appropriate training, employment opportunities and specialist support services.
Build and maintain relationships with employers, promoting inclusive recruitment, reasonable adjustments and supportive workplaces.
Work collaboratively with health, care and support professionals, contributing to multi-disciplinary meetings and coordinated support.
Monitor and record progress accurately, evaluating outcomes using the Joy Social Prescribing platform.
Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, legislation and organisational policies.

About you:

As an Employment Coach / Work and Health Coach, you will share Papworth Trust’s values and be committed to equality, inclusion and social change, with a strong understanding of the social model of disability. You will be empathetic, organised and proactive, with the ability to build trusted relationships with participants and stakeholders.

You will have experience supporting people with additional needs to access help, support or employment, strong communication skills, and knowledge of personalised care, coaching and/or motivational interviewing approaches. You will understand employment legislation, welfare/benefits and local or national support services, and be able to manage a varied caseload effectively. The ability to travel to meetings, training and outreach locations is essential.

A relevant qualification or background in customer service, community engagement, health, social care or a related field is desirable. A UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred, although applicants with good commuter access will also be considered.

Why Papworth Trust:

Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity, working to create a world where disabled people are seen for who they are and can live with equality, choice and independence. Our employment and health programmes play a vital role in supporting people to achieve meaningful work and improved wellbeing.

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