What you'll be doing

As a Restart Scheme Job Coach, you will use a variety of coaching strategies to guide and develop individuals toward successfull outcomes by building strong, collaborative working relationships based on trust and a commitment to assist them in their pursuit of work.

The role:

Your everyday role will include a wide range of activities including delivering 1-2-1 and group sessions, job search support, liaising with specialist provision and individualised coaching to ensure that all Participants on your caseload receive the necessary guidance, support, and assistance to move towards and into sustainable employment.

The skills you'll need:

To be successful in this role you will need to be a confident and empathetic communicator with demonstrable history of coaching or influencing along with excellent organisational and time management skills. Working independently and as part of a larger team you will be goal oriented and proactive with a passion for empowering participants to make positive change. You will have experience of meeting and exceeding personal performance targets and key performance indicators.

Professional development:

At Serco Restart Scheme we are committed to your development through our dedicated Learning and Development Team and wider Serco Learning we ensure that you have access to a wide range of development opportunities and clear progression routeways for skills growth and career expansion.

Our benefits:

Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts.A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plans and much more. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays for full time employees with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.

A place for you:

A fantastic culture and supportive team where you’ll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.

A Gold Accredited Inclusive Employer (IES) with dedicated diversity and inclusion networks working together to ensure everyone belongs.

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The role of a Job Coach

The Restart Scheme aims to optimise the success of our participants tailoring support to their needs, motivating and coaching, and providing a safe but challenging environment in which Participants can develop the positive mindset and practical skills to succeed.

We recognise that every Participant’s journey back into work is different so our approach is tailored to meet the needs of each individual, enabling self-starters with a history of work to flourish more quickly, whilst also creating a viable pathway for those with additional support requirements.