We’re Hiring: 1 x Progression Coach

We are looking for a supportive and motivating Progression Coach to join our established and respected Step Up project at Volunteer Centre Hackney and help people with mental health issues and other support needs progress towards their goals. These can include volunteering, training or paid employment. 

Step Up has been running successfully in Hackney since 2015 and works in partnership with statutory and voluntary mental health services.

Through workshops, training and individual support, people are supported to gain confidence, vocational skills and resilience with a reduction in social isolation. We conduct careful assessments of each person’s needs and interests, to create pesonalised journey plans that include interesting and relevant volunteering placements. 

We are seeking a candidate who has a real understanding of the barriers faced by people who have extensive mental health support needs, and by people who may have never worked in a paid role, to progress towards life goals. You must be very well practiced in delivering support to people with complex needs, be motivating and encouraging and able to work with partner organisations to ensure that people are placed into a safe and supportive environment.

Salary: £28,000 per annum pro rata

Hours: 3 or 4 days/week – subject to discussion with the successful candidate

To apply for this role, please send your CV and cover letter to lauren@vchackney.org by 5pm on Friday 12th August. If you have any questions at all about the role, please call Lauren Tobias on 077751608050. If submitting a written application is difficult for you, or you have any questions about the role, please call or email Lauren, and she will discuss your needs with you.

If you have any questions at all about the role, please call Lauren on 020 7241 4443 ext. 2001. 

Volunteer Centre Hackney is committed to promoting and valuing equality and diversity in all our activities. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds including people with disabilities or support needs to apply for this opportunity as we really want our staff to reflect the diverse demographics of Hackney.

Job Description – Progression Coach

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