Work and Health Coach on Work Well, a countywide programme that helps people with health-related barriers into, within or back to work, led by General Practice Alliance. The core of the job is one-to-one coaching, building personalised action plans and coordinating support with GPs, employers and community partners. It is a fixed-term floating role across the north of the county until March 2029, with hybrid working and part-time hours from 22.5 a week considered. Visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Manage a caseload of individuals referred into Work Well, giving personalised support throughout their journey
- Carry out holistic assessments and personalised action plans, reviewing progress regularly
- Give information, advice and practical support on employment, training, benefits, health and community services, including job search, CV and interview preparation
- Deliver person-centred coaching that builds confidence, resilience, motivation, self-management and health literacy
- Work with healthcare professionals, employers and partners to coordinate support and make referrals
- Help individuals access local services and navigate health, social care and employment pathways
- Deliver group sessions, workshops and awareness activities
- Maintain accurate records, case notes and outcome data
- Follow programme eligibility criteria, safeguarding requirements and organisational policies
- Contribute to service evaluation, quality improvement and programme outcomes
- Promote the Work Well service with referral partners and stakeholders
What’s required
Qualifications
- Coaching or counselling qualification, or other relevant qualification or experience in reflective listening, information, advice and guidance
- Good standard of education, including literacy and numeracy
Experience
- Supporting behaviour change using coaching approaches or models such as Motivational Interviewing or Wellbeing Star
- Supporting people with physical or mental health conditions, disabilities or other circumstances affecting work
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of how health, wellbeing and employment relate, and the factors affecting a person's ability to work
- Vocational assessment identifying aspirations, goals, transferable skills, barriers and support needs
- Problem-solving to understand individual needs, identify support and maintain records and action plans
- Relationship-building with healthcare professionals, employers, community organisations and partners
- Communicating complex information and handling sensitive conversations, using negotiation and influencing where appropriate
- Good IT skills and use of digital systems to keep case records
Checks & eligibility
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Able to complete pre-employment checks, including a DBS check
Other
- Able to travel across Northamptonshire to meet the requirements of the role
What’s offered
- Hybrid working
- Generous pension with a 14.38% employer contribution
- Enhanced annual leave
- Employee discount schemes, including the Blue Light Card
- Wellbeing package: Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing portal and Feeling Good app
- Discounted gym membership
- Flexible working arrangements considered in line with service needs
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
