Work & Health Coach in Chichester

We are excited to recruit Work & Health Coaches to provide personalised coaching and support to people who have signed up to WorkWell ('WorkWell programme participants'). WorkWell is a health‑led early intervention programme delivered in partnership with the NHS, employers and community organisations. The service supports people with long term health conditions or disabilities to stay in work or return to employment, providing personalised coaching, practical adjustments and wellbeing support. This role is central to ensuring the programme delivers consistent, evidence‑based interventions that help residents thrive at work despite health challenges.

Salary: £32,597 to £35,412 per annum

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 01 November 2028. Final start and end dates will be agreed with the successful candidate.

Working Pattern: Full-time (37 hours per week)

Location: Power Place, 2 Terminus Rd, Chichester PO19 8UE with regular countywide travel.

This role requires the successful candidate to travel throughout West Sussex to meet and work with participants face-to-face at appropriate locations in the community: libraries, community centres, health settings and job centres, working flexibly to meet the needs of the programme. Regular attendance at your base location will also be necessary, and there will be opportunities for remote work. Final arrangements will be confirmed with the successful candidate. You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars and pool bikes available. This is essential for working closely with participants offering them the vital in person support they deserve. Working arrangements will be discussed as part of the recruitment process; however, candidates must be able and willing to meet the hybrid working requirements of the role.

About the Job: Working as a Work & Health Coach promises to offer a unique experience each day, filled with unexpected challenges and rewards! In this role, you will provide personalised one‑to‑one coaching to participants on the WorkWell programme, helping them understand their health related barriers, improve their wellbeing, and move towards their employment goals. You will build positive, supportive relationships and work with each person to create tailored action plans that reflect their individual needs and strengths. You’ll work closely with colleagues across health, community and employment services to make sure each participant gets the right support at the right time. You’ll also bring people together through MDT discussions, helping to coordinate support and ensure everyone is working towards the same goals for each participant. You will manage your own caseload, using strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to achieving programme targets and service level agreements. Working in a person centred way, you will motivate, guide and empower people to build confidence, develop new strategies, and achieve sustainable outcomes. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working in the community and is passionate about empowering individuals, building confidence, and supporting people to achieve sustainable health, wellbeing and employment outcomes.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Coaching or Motivational Interviewing qualification, or relevant experience supporting individuals to achieve positive behavioural change.
• Level 2 English and Maths qualification (GCSE Grade 4/C or above).
• Experience providing one-to-one coaching, advice, guidance, or support.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload and work effectively towards performance targets.
• Experience within health, employment, community, or voluntary sector support services.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively.
• Ability to handle and maintain sensitive and confidential information, including health-related data, in line with GDPR and data protection requirements.
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and other relevant digital systems.

Reward and Benefits: We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do. A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 5 years' service (pro rata for part time) plus the opportunity to buy additional leave and an excellent range of discounts give our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform.

Further Information: The reference number for this role is CPP01409. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to right to work within the UK, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, and a health check. Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver.