Job Vacancies
SOAR is an award-winning regeneration charity in North Sheffield which provides a number of services for the community including health, buildings management, training and support into employment.
Our success is a result of our talented staff. Whatever your role, no day is ever the same.
Employment Coach
Full time (37 hours)
Salary: £25,166 p.a. pro rata
SOAR would welcome secondment applications for this post.
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KEY TERMS & CONDITIONS:
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37 hours per week, 25 days holiday pro rata, 1 day birthday leave, 8% non-contributory pension
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SOAR is a living wage employer and seeks to uprate salaries by the annual increase in the living wage
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Cycle to Work scheme – Buy a bike tax free and cycle to work
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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 SOAR's Social Prescribing Service, working on a one-to-one basis to:
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identify employment opportunities for the range of individuals referred to job club provision from a variety of sources
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support individuals into sustained employment
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determine realistic employment goals and identify the individual’s barriers to work, support them to access a range of internal and external services to address their barrier to work
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pro-actively approach potential employers to secure work opportunities
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liaise with the individual and employers to ensure employment is sustained
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develop close working partnerships with health, social care, housing and voluntary, community or faith (VCF) organisations.
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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.
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If you would like to talk to someone about the job or you have any questions about the application form, please contact Razia Din on 0114 244 0401.
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The closing date for applications is: Tuesday 22nd April 2025 (midday noon)​
Interviews will be held: on Monday 28th April 2025
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To receive an application pack please complete the form below.​
