Progression Coach Date Listed: 2026-04-24 Expiry Date: 2026-07-06 in Slough

YMCA St Paul’s Group (SPG) is a charity and registered housing provider whose mission is to be an inclusive Christian Association transforming communities so that all young people can belong, contribute and thrive. As a member of the wider YMCA Federation, we are one of the largest YMCAs in Europe and one of the largest providers of supported housing in London, offering supported housing services, health and wellbeing services, education and training services through our health and wellbeing centres, children, youth and family programmes, including nurseries, after school clubs and soft play centres.

We provide housing and support to those in need of a place to call home and empower them to build a positive future. We support children, young people, and families to be safe, healthy, connected and confident. We bring people together by encouraging them to be healthy, physically, and mentally. We help nurture an environment where people of all faiths and none can understand and express the love of God. We empower our residents, staff and users by providing them with excellent service and welcoming properties where they can thrive. We enable the Charity to respond to the future with an equipped and empowered workforce that is flexible and agile. The vision of YMCA St Paul’s group is to empower young people by providing the resources and support so they can thrive, creating inclusive, active and healthy communities where everyone can flourish.

As an Activities Coordinator you will deliver holistic support to people affected by homelessness, who are some of the most excluded vulnerable people in society. The primary role is to ensure that all clients progress with all Progression activities (which include Education, Training, Employment and Volunteering (ETEV) and Engagement and Empowerment) and participate in Health and Wellbeing activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and delivering Progression (ETEV and Engagement and Empowerment) activities, including regular Progression events.
• Work synchronously with Housing and Support Officers to assess and address all areas of development identified using a client-led Homelessness Outcome Star supporting planning approach, aiming to create stability and structure for our clients.
• Delivery of Progression events will include logistical planning, risk assessments and communication of Progression events, as delegated.
• Respond promptly where barriers to learning are identified by carrying out proactive intervention strategies, referring clients to relevant support where required, monitoring progress and altering actions to ensure success.
• Responsible for working directly with all Housing, Care and Support clients and residents, all levels of YMCA SPG staff and other agencies/partners, voluntary organisations, and statutory government department representatives as appropriate and as delegated.
• Responsible for developing and supporting a partnership approach with partner organisations in the public, private and voluntary sector, which supports the delivery of efficient, effective Progression opportunities.
• To work with the wider Housing service in support of the delivery Progression priorities (ETEV and Engagement and Empowerment) including attending out of hours meetings and responding to difficult local situations as needed.
• Meeting and exceeding any local key performance indicators or contractual obligations relating to the delivery of Progression activities within Housing, Care and Support services.

Benefits

• Free gym access across our sites.
• Discounts from major retailers and supermarkets.
• Free access to well‑being and counselling services.
• The ability to work from a range of outer London work locations.
• Career development programmes to help you thrive.
• Family‑friendly policies to help you balance work‑life, including enhanced maternity pay.
• Life Assurance (permanent contracts only).

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship and can only accept applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK. As this role involves working with vulnerable members of society, a Basic, Standard or Enhanced Criminal Disclosure will be required following a conditional offer. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know in advance if you require any support to participate fully. We actively promote equality of opportunity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries, and value the diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives that make our workforce stronger. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold and work in accordance with the Christian ethos and values of the YMCA.