Engagement and Employability Coach
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Job Title: Engagement and Employability Coach
Location: Kent and Medway (Hybrid/ Field-based)
Salary: £27,058 – £31,086 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) OR Part-time (4 days per week)
Contract: Permanent
Report to: Area Manager – Engagement Programmes
About CXK
CXK empowers people to succeed in employment, education and training. The charity strives for a fairer society where everyone can grow and realise their potential. “The CXK Way” embodies the following core values:
Ethical – We work with professionalism, honesty and integrity
Passionate – We reach out enthusiastically to all who need out support
Innovative – We inspire, enhance and improve
Collaborative – We engage, support and share with others
The Team
The Targeted Support Team deliver a wide variety of programmes to empower young people and adults to improve their confidence and skills and then progress into training and employment. Leading group sessions and individualised mentoring, the team deliver with passion and expertise to individuals from a range of backgrounds, offering person-centred guidance and support.
The Role
This is an exciting time to join CXK as we are looking to extend our work in Supported Employment. These roles will support a small caseload of individuals with a range of needs who are looking to move into work, enabling them to find the right opportunities and sustain the roles through in-work support. The coaches will also need to be skilled in working with employers to support them to make their roles accessible and sustainable. Growing and maintaining a strong employer base will be a central part of these exciting new roles.
Skills and Knowledge
At CXK we are proud to be a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. We actively promote diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Minimum Criteria
An understanding of the employment needs, and challenges faced by people who experience labour market exclusion
Experience of working with individuals on a one-to-one basis, developing personalised plans and goal setting
Experience of managing a range of tasks at any one time, and holding positive relationships with different stakeholders
Essential Criteria
Full UK drivers’ licence and use of own vehicle
Maths and English GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent)
Experience working in employment services supporting people to obtain or keep work
Proven experience of meeting and exceeding outcomes and targets
An understanding of the employment needs, and challenges faced by people who experience labour market exclusion
Experience of working with someone on a one-to-one basis
Experience of providing supported employment services
Employee Experience
A career with CXK is rewarding work, enabling you to fulfil your potential. This fulfilling and exciting role provides the opportunity to develop and grow meaningful relationships with a range of services and employers in East Sussex. You will build upon the specialised skills and knowledge relating to Supported Employment and be a positive influence on the lives of people entering work.
Benefits of working with us
Our employee benefits include:
30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service criteria)
Benenden private healthcare cover
Flexible working
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Training and development programmes and opportunities
Mental and physical healthcare initiatives and more
Recruitment Timeline
Vacancy closing date: Tuesday 15th July 2025
Application review date: Wednesday 16th July 2025
Interview dates: From Monday 28th July 2025
Useful Information
If you have any questions or wish to have an informal conversation before submitting your application, please contact the Recruitment Team.
Please note: Applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide references before any offer of employment is made.
- Location:
- Medway
- Job Type:
- PartTime
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