Employment Coach

Job Title: Employment Coach
Responsible to: Employment and Partnerships Lead
Location: Antrim & Causeway Coast

The Community Employment Navigator will engage individuals from communities experiencing high levels of deprivation, supporting them on their journey towards employment. The role involves guiding individuals from initial engagement through skills development, training, and ultimately securing sustainable employment. This includes facilitating employment focused training academies, helping participants gain qualifications, and building relationships with employers to create job and work experience opportunities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Engagement & Support for Individuals
Actively engage individuals in Root Cause communities who are unemployed or underemployed, supporting them to develop a personalised employment pathway.
Provide 1-1 and group-based support, including CV building, interview preparation, job searching, and career guidance.
Identify and address barriers to employment, referring participants to additional services where needed (e.g., childcare, mental health support, financial advice).
Monitor participant progress, adjusting support plans to ensure long-term employability and stability.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
Provide direct support to 75 individuals across Root Cause communities.
Successfully assist 20 individuals in securing paid employment.
Support 60 individuals in obtaining an employment-related qualification.
Establish 8 new employer pathways to create opportunities for service users in Root Cause areas.
Facilitation of Employment Training Academy Programmes
Support the delivery of employment training academy programmes designed to equip individuals with skills, accredited qualifications, and workplace readiness.
Work in collaboration with training providers to ensure participants receive relevant and high-quality training.
Facilitate workshops and employability sessions focused on practical workplace skills and confidence-building.
Ensure all training and employability interventions align with industry needs and labour market trends.
Employer Engagement & Job Development
Build and maintain strong relationships with local and regional employers willing to provide work placements and job opportunities for participants.
Act as a liaison between employers and participants, ensuring smooth transitions into employment.
Advocate for fair and inclusive hiring practices, promoting the benefits of hiring from diverse backgrounds.
Develop work experience opportunities that help participants build confidence and workplace skills.
Collaborative Working & Service Development
Work closely with other Root Cause team members, ensuring a joined-up approach to addressing poverty and unemployment.
Contribute to the ongoing development of Bryson Pathways’ employment initiatives, using participant feedback and labour market insights.
Maintain accurate records of participant progress, outcomes, and employer partnerships, contributing to programme evaluation and reporting.
Represent Bryson Pathways at community events, employer networking meetings, and sector forums.