Progression Coach
- Recruiter
- St Mungo's
- Location
- Bristol
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2021
- Closes
- 22 Jun 2021
- Sectors
- Health, Nursing & Social Care
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
We are looking for a progression coach to join the Bristol Recovery College team. As the successful candidate you will have a passion for providing practical and pastoral support to individuals with experience of homelessness or other forms of social exclusion.
About the role
As the progression coach you will be the first and ongoing point of contact for clients accessing the Bristol Recovery College, you will support them from enrolment, through to internal or external learning and training opportunities and on to employment.
You will be responsible for managing a large case load of clients and will need to be able to keep meticulous paper and electronic records
You will also work closely with partner organisations and other external services, so as keep up-to-date knowledge of opportunities in education, vocational training and employment.
Who we’re looking for
To succeed in this highly rewarding role it would benefit if you:
Have experience of providing personalised advice, coaching and support to individuals facing homelessness or other forms of social exclusion
Have an understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people – you may have had personal experience of homelessness yourself
Have the ability to employ patience, empathy and optimism to support individuals to achieve challenging goals
Have knowledge of the learning, training and employment issues for our client groups
Are committed to our Recovery Ethos
However, above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives.
If you believe that you have what we are looking for, and have an interest in working for a charity that makes a real difference to the lives of people who are homeless, and you are ready to apply now please click the apply button.
What we offer
Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.
As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.
A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place
At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 8 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carers and Parents, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, South West, Irish and Women’s Action.
Pay and Other Benefits
St Mungo’s is proud to pay client facing staff above average for the sector. We run a cycle to work scheme and also offer season tickets loans to all staff.
St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.
What we do
At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.
How to apply
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document available’ tab at the top of the advert page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on Monday 21 June
Remote interview and assessments on: Wednesday 30 June 2021
It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.
Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.
About the role
As the progression coach you will be the first and ongoing point of contact for clients accessing the Bristol Recovery College, you will support them from enrolment, through to internal or external learning and training opportunities and on to employment.
You will be responsible for managing a large case load of clients and will need to be able to keep meticulous paper and electronic records
You will also work closely with partner organisations and other external services, so as keep up-to-date knowledge of opportunities in education, vocational training and employment.
Who we’re looking for
To succeed in this highly rewarding role it would benefit if you:
Have experience of providing personalised advice, coaching and support to individuals facing homelessness or other forms of social exclusion
Have an understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people – you may have had personal experience of homelessness yourself
Have the ability to employ patience, empathy and optimism to support individuals to achieve challenging goals
Have knowledge of the learning, training and employment issues for our client groups
Are committed to our Recovery Ethos
However, above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives.
If you believe that you have what we are looking for, and have an interest in working for a charity that makes a real difference to the lives of people who are homeless, and you are ready to apply now please click the apply button.
What we offer
Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.
As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.
A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place
At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 8 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carers and Parents, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, South West, Irish and Women’s Action.
Pay and Other Benefits
St Mungo’s is proud to pay client facing staff above average for the sector. We run a cycle to work scheme and also offer season tickets loans to all staff.
St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.
What we do
At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.
How to apply
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document available’ tab at the top of the advert page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on Monday 21 June
Remote interview and assessments on: Wednesday 30 June 2021
It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.
Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.