Job Description

We have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our client, based in Downpatrick as a full-time Work Coach. This is a long-term temporary opportunity.
Our client is Northern Ireland's Leading Public Sector Employer.
Work Coach Pay Rate: xc2xa314.93 per hour
Start Date: As soon as possible
Benefits working with NICS:

• On the job training provided
• Long term opportunity
• No experience required
• Gain valuable skills and progress your career
• Diverse and inclusive employer with active social mobility policies

Work Coach hours of work:

• Monday to Friday
• 37 hours shift pattern - 9am-5pm

Job Duties

• Work Coaches are based in the Front Office of a JBO.

A Work Coach assists claimants to secure and maintain employment tailored to their individual needs. For this to happen they must understand the entire end to end claimant journey and appreciate the impact on other areas and signpost the claimant to the relevant support. To do this the Work Coach will use a range of channels including face to face or telephone interviews always emphasising the importance of using the Journal for recording work preparation and job search activities.
A Work Coach provides regular advice, guidance, coaching and information to our claimants, empowering them to become, where feasible, self-sufficient in their journey towards work. They offer the right choices and support to meet the needs of our customers. They establish and explain the next steps for the claimant and explain their responsibilities in the process such as reporting change of circumstances. Highlight the potential consequences of non-compliance to the claimant and explain how the sanction process works.
Due to the wide-ranging claimant base, it is vital Work Coaches have the skills and knowledge to deliver an effective, proactive, and valuable service.
Build constructive relationships with the external Delivery Partners.
Please note you will be required to attend mandatory training with no leave permitted during the training and consolidation period at least 1 day of this training will require travel to another area.
The Recruitment Co are committed to promoting equal opportunities and recognise the diversity of our workforce is the source of our strength. Applications are encouraged and welcomed from all backgrounds and communities, and all characteristics.
**No experience needed - just 5 GCSE grades C or above required (including English & Maths) and 2 A levels
**An AccessNI will be required**
If you are interested please apply via link or contact Tomas Maguire at TRC '