Employment Support Coach

Red 5 People

What if your next job was about helping someone with autism or a learning disability get their first paid job, build confidence, and gain independence? This charity is launching a pioneering employment programme designed to create opportunities for people who often face barriers when looking for work. You'll support a small group of learners on their journey towards employment, helping them identify their strengths, explore career options and take meaningful steps towards a more independent future.

This isn't a desk-based role. You'll be out in the community, meeting learners in places where they feel comfortable, building relationships with local employers and creating opportunities that can genuinely change lives.

The programme is currently funded for an initial 12-month period, with a strong possibility of a further two-year extension if successful.

What will you be doing? You'll support a caseload of 10 learners over a 12-month period. Your first priority will be helping recruit the remaining learners onto the programme before supporting them towards employment and independence.

This could involve:

  • Getting to know learners and understanding their strengths, interests and ambitions
  • Delivering employability and confidence-building sessions
  • Helping people identify realistic career goals and next steps
  • Working closely with parents, carers and support networks
  • Building relationships with local employers and creating employment opportunities
  • Supporting learners in the workplace through job coaching
  • Assisting with travel training and workplace routines
  • Acting as a bridge between employers and learners to ensure successful outcomes
No two days will be the same. One morning you might be meeting a learner at a local college, while the afternoon could involve visiting an employer or supporting someone during their first few weeks in a new role.

Who are we looking for? The charity is open-minded about background and experience.

You might currently work as a:

  • Recruitment Consultant
  • Careers Advisor
  • Employment Coach
  • Support Worker
  • Teaching Assistant
  • Learning Support Assistant
  • Youth Worker

Equally, you could be a recent graduate looking to start a career where you can make a genuine difference.

What's most important is your ability to build relationships, encourage people, communicate confidently and help others achieve their goals.

The Details
  • Salary: £27,600 - £29,500 depending on experience
  • Location: Newtown / Welshpool
  • Community-based role with no fixed office
  • Mileage paid at 55p per mile for travel between appointments
  • Initial 12-month contract with strong prospects for extension
  • Opportunity to be part of a pioneering programme making a real impact in the local community
If you're looking for a role where you can see the direct impact of your work and help people achieve things they never thought possible, we'd love to hear from you.


How to Apply: Please apply via this advert. All applications will be reviewed. If you have not heard back within 72 hours, you can also get in touch via the “Send Us a Message” form on the Red 5 People website and a member of the team will respond.
For an informal chat about the role, call the office and ask for James (contact details are on the Red 5 People website).

Please note:  This is a full time role, Monday to Friday, 9 - 5.  You will need to be local (within 1 hour max) to the area.  There is not remote / hyrbid working.
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