Employment Coach

Salary: £26,228 - £30,933

Location: Wigan / St. Helens

Working pattern: Full time, 36.25 hours per week. Fixed term contract until March 2028

About the role

Groundwork Cheshire, Lancashire & Merseyside believes every young person deserves the chance to thrive. We are looking for an Employment Coach to support young people who are unemployed, economically inactive or at risk of becoming NEET. You will help them build the confidence, skills and resilience they need to move into employment, education or training.

You will combine group learning with tailored one-to-one support, helping each participant identify their strengths, overcome barriers and build a realistic pathway to work. This is a chance to be a mentor and advocate for young people who need someone to believe in them.

What you’ll be doing

• Delivering group workshops covering employability skills, personal development and workplace preparation

• Providing one-to-one coaching and career planning for each participant

• Preparing participants for sector tasters

• Offering wellbeing support and making referrals to specialist services

• Helping young people tackle barriers such as low confidence, limited work experience, caring responsibilities and skills gaps

• Working with employers, Job Brokers, education providers and local support services to create a smooth progression journey for each participant

What you’ll bring

• A belief in the potential of young people

• The ability to motivate and encourage others to achieve their goals

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships

• A commitment to supporting people facing challenges

• A wish to build a career with real community value

What’s on offer

• Salary of £26,228 - £30,933

• Full time role, 36.25 hours per week

• Fixed term contract until March 2028

• The chance to work directly with young people across Wigan and St. Helens and see the difference your support makes

Additional information

Closing date: 23rd October 2026

Interviews will take place in person on 30th October. Applicants will be contacted shortly after the closing date with an update on their application.