Career Coach (Liverpool) at Catch22

Liverpool, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 May, 26

Salary

28000.0

Posted On

09 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Career Coaching, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Administrative Skills, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Confidence, Job Search, CV Preparation, Interview Preparation, In Work Support, Networking, Adaptability, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Collaboration

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Company Description At Catch22, we are proud of our reputation as a modern and progressive employer. Our 1,300 colleagues and 300 volunteers work at every stage of the social welfare cycle, supporting over 60,000 individuals from cradle to career. Catch22 delivers high quality and responsive employability programmes, which are relevant to the needs and aspirations of learners and job seekers, as well as the needs of employers and the economy, both today, and in the future. Job Description The role of Career Coach is an excellent opportunity to work within the local community, across a new national green skills and employability project, funded by Shell. Reporting to the Operations Manager, and working alongside an experienced employability team, you will support service users to progress into apprenticeships, employment, education, and training opportunities, on their journey into Net Zero Careers. About You An experienced Career Coach, who works within local communities, to support service users to progress into apprenticeships, employment, education, and training opportunities. Strong interpersonal and communicative skills, with the ability to develop strong rapport with referral partners, customers, training providers, employers, and participants. Approachable, adaptable, and supportive to the range of stakeholders involved in this programme. A positive, enthusiastic approach to problem solving, and a ‘can do’ attitude. Great organisational, administrative, and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work to deadlines, produce reports, and deliver on objectives. Main Duties and Accountabilities Inducting, assessing, and 'on-boarding' participants, delivering high quality end to end information, advice, and guidance. Promoting and developing the mind-set, emotional intelligence, self-confidence, and esteem of participants, so that they are better equipped, and succeed in the world of work. Preparing CVs, cover letters, and job/apprenticeship application forms with participants, and undertaking job searches using relevant web-based software and packages. Short listing, pre-selecting, and matching/submitting participants to vacancies/work experience opportunities generated by the Catch22 account management team, and preparing job packs on specific vacancies/work experience opportunities. Introducing participants to a 'strength based' recruitment approach to succeeding in job interviews, preparing them to a high standard for interview with employers, and arranging interviews for participants where appropriate. Engaging and maintaining regular contact with participants at agreed intervals to ensure that they sustain their job or apprenticeship, and delivering high quality In Work Support, which effectively sustains participants for a minimum of six months. Supporting with the delivery of any Job Fairs, Workshops, and Seminars, both face to face, and remote, that prepare participants ready for the world of work. See Full Description Here Qualifications Experience of coaching, and delivering services, within the Employability sector Desirable: qualification in IAG (L3), ERS (L3), Coaching Experience and knowledge of strength based recruitment Additional Information Salary: £28,000 per annum Hours of work: Full time, 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent Flexibility: Hybrid working - office based work and outreach work across Liverpool & NW, with opportunities for remote working *Some evening and weekend working may occasionally be required. *Interviews will take place in February 2026. Benefits: 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, rising to 33 days with service. Pension scheme with matching contributions of up to 4%. Discounted shopping opportunities. See the benefits of working for Catch22 here. Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised. At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live. Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked. Please note, we will conduct an online search as part of our due dilligence checks for successful candidate(s). This will involve a search of all publicly available information online and in social media. Catch22’s Commitment to Ban the Box Catch22 is proud to have “Banned the Box”. This means that we do not ask for candidates to disclose criminal convictions at the application stage. Instead, we invite disclosures at interview stage, and encourage them at the offer stage. Please see our statement of commitment on hiring people with convictions for more information. Contract type: Full time - permanent Department: Employability Service type: Shell

Responsibilities

The Career Coach will support service users in progressing into apprenticeships, employment, education, and training opportunities. They will also engage with participants to ensure they sustain their job or apprenticeship and deliver high-quality support.