Job Coach - Birmingham - 6 months contract

Job Coach - Birmingham - 6 months contract

Department
The Big Issue Group

Contract type
Fixed Term Contract

Hours
35

Salary
£33,024 per annum


Come and be an instrumental part in helping those furthest from the jobs market achieve their personal goals in the world of work.

Big Issue Recruit is a specialist recruitment service from the Big Issue Group dedicated to supporting people who face barriers to joining the workforce into sustainable employment. It offers a person-centred and free to candidates service, supporting individuals pre, during and post-employment.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Job Coach to join our team on a six-month fixed-term contract. You will work directly with people who face barriers to employment, helping them identify their strengths, build confidence and move into sustainable, rewarding work.

You will develop practical action plans with candidates, connect them with training and employment opportunities, and build strong relationships with local employers and service providers. We are looking for someone with at least two years’ experience in job coaching or a similar role, excellent communication and organisational skills, and a genuine commitment to social justice, inclusion and empowering people.

If you are an inspiring, person-centred coach who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

Skills & Experience

  • Previous working experience as a Job / professional Coach or similar role for 2 years or more
  • Experience in working with people with barriers to employment
  • Existing network, or proven ability to network, with a broad range of service providers
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Ability to inspire and motivate
  • Demonstrable commitment to BIG’s values; Inclusive, Adaptive, Collaborative and Entrepreneurial
  • Passion for social justice and equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Experience of asset-based approach/thinking or a willingness to learn and implement this approach

For full details, please see the Job Description below.

Salary and Benefits offered
  • Salary - £33,024 per annum
  • Incremental holiday entitlement starting at 28 days per year plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff) plus paid leave to care for a sick child or grandchild and a sick or elderly relation
  • Company Sick Pay
  • Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension
  • Enhanced maternity pay
  • Training and development opportunities including an open learning library and management training schemes
  • Health benefits include life cover, a health cash plan scheme which provides access to counselling and a range of therapies
  • Access to Blue Light Card benefits scheme.
  • Please note that we reserve the right to review and amend our staff benefits and they do not form part of any contract of employment

Workplace details
This role is based remotely throughout the Birmingham region.

Closing date - 30 September 2026 (23:59pm) - Interviews and shortlisting may take place before the advertised closing date so please apply asap.

Big Issue Group is striving towards Equal Opportunities. We particularly welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our sector, such as women in senior roles, and people with disabilities and from Black and Minority Ethnic communities.

Since 1991, The Big Issue has fought poverty by creating opportunities and supporting people to take control of their lives. Over time our organisation has grown and now The Big Issue Group consists of The Big Issue Company Ltd, Big Issue Invest Ltd, our social investment arm, and Big Issue Changing Lives Community Interest Company.

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