Job Description

Join us as a

Work & Wellbeing Coach

: Empower Futures!

Organisation: Progress Careers (delivering on behalf of Opportunity Sheffield)

Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2026 (with potential for extension)

Salary: 26,000 - 31,000 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience)

Hours: Full-time, with part-time or flexible working considered

Location: Sheffield City Centre



Do you want to work for a company where wellbeing is more than a word, it's a commitment? Somewhere where the person matters as much as the professional?

Well at Progress Careers, that's just the approach we take.

Our top-notch benefits go beyond the basics--enjoy access to discounted gym memberships, a free wellbeing app that is jam packed with fitness, yoga and mindfulness resources and dedicated counselling support.
Your work-life balance matters. That's why we offer generous holidays and flexibility wherever possible.
And why do we do this? We want to invest in your personal and professional growth..
But that's not all, we also offer...

Professional Development:

Support for professional qualifications, in-house training, including paid qualifications. Last year we invested approx. 3.5k per colleague!

Financial Security:

Death in Service Insurance providing four times your salary.

Family-Friendly Policies:

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave.

Health and Wellbeing Cashback:

Access to Medicash for you and your dependants, covering the costs of eye tests, optical, dental, prescriptions, and holistic treatments up to 900 annually.

Recognition Awards:

Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Recognition Awards.

Referral Bonus:

500 for referring top talent.

Exclusive Discounts:

MiRewards benefits platform, offering loads of discounts and rewards

Weekly drop ins with Senior Leaders:

Connect, clarify and communicate with weekly drop-ins with our Managing Director and organisation SLT

Group Connection:

Annual Group conference and a comprehensive benefits review.

About Us:

Progress Careers

is a part of

The Progress Group

. The group is made up of six business units, each of which aspires to innovate, influence, and inspire others through high-quality and purposeful education and training.

Purpose:

To provide professional career guidance services, including personal guidance interviews, to improve young people's skills, knowledge, and understanding of career planning and management.

Progress Careers

is an award-winning employer having received the award for

Most Supportive Employer 2023 and 2024

. Its objective is to provide high-quality impartial and independent career information, advice, and guidance in a range of sectors. This center's around students within the secondary school sector but also includes those at a later point in their career pathway. The aim is to provide the tools required to make informed choices about next progression moves, whilst supporting schools and multi-academy trusts (MATs) to meet their statutory requirements in relation to the Gatsby benchmarks.

About the Role

Progress Careers are seeking a dedicated and motivated Work & Wellbeing Coach to join our Pathways to Work team, delivering on the 'Bridges' contract in partnership with Opportunity Sheffield.
In this rewarding role, you will provide one-to-one employment support, advice, and guidance to young people aged 16-25 who are not in education, employment, or training (NEET), or who are economically inactive. Your focus will be on helping participants remove barriers, build confidence, and progress into sustainable employment or education opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Attract, recruit and retain clients into the programme.
Deliver tailored 1:1 employability and wellbeing support to young people aged 16-25.
Develop personalised action plans to help each participant achieve their goals.
Build positive relationships with hard-to-reach individuals, inspiring trust and motivation.
Support participants to access training, work placements, or employment opportunities.
Maintain accurate records of client progress using online platforms and MIS systems.
Work to meet performance and outcome targets set by the contract.

Working Approach

As the sole delivery Keyworker for this project, you will be comfortable managing your own workload and using your initiative to drive progress. You will balance working independently with being part of a wider supportive team, contributing to shared goals and communicating effectively with colleagues across Progress Careers and Opportunity Sheffield network.

About You

You'll be a compassionate and proactive professional with a background in supporting individuals into employment, training, or personal development. You'll bring experience of working with young people and those facing barriers to engagement.
We're looking for someone who is:Experienced in providing 1:1 advice and guidance to young people (ideally with IAG qualifications).
Skilled in engaging hard-to-reach individuals.
Self-motivated, well-organised, and able to manage a busy caseload.
Confident in using online systems and maintaining accurate records.

Why Join Us

As part of Progress Careers and the wider Progress Group, you'll be valued for your contribution and supported to succeed. You'll join a passionate team committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of young people across Sheffield. "The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. Job descriptions should be regularly reviewed to ensure they are an accurate representation of the post.

Additional Information:

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Progress Careers are committed to the safeguarding of the young people we work with and place a high priority on the safer recruitment policies in place and the safer recruitment strategy adopted. Safeguarding is an ongoing priority for the company and as such, is committed to the highest expectations when recruiting into our company.
The job holder is required to contribute to and support the overall aims and ethos of the company. All staff are required to participate in training and other learning activities and performance management and development as required by the Company's policies and practices.
The duties and responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present. The post holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations that may from time to time be necessary and to undertake other duties appropriate to the post that may reasonably be required from time to time.
This post will bring the job holder into contact with company confidential information relating to students and staff/contracted workers. The job holder must therefore be aware of the confidential nature of the issues and maintain absolute confidence at all times. We're not just offering a job - we're offering a holistic work experience that values you as an individual. Come be a part of our vibrant and supportive community!

#WorkWithUs #BenefitsBeyondOrdinary #EmployeeWellbeing

How to apply?

Ready to be a part of our transformative educational journey? Submit your application by clicking APPLY. For further queries please email recruitment@theprogress-group.co.uk
Let's redefine education together!

#JoinOurTeam #EducationRevolution #

Work&Wellbeing Coach

Diversity and Inclusion Statement: The Progress Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information, or parental status. All employment decisions are based on merit, job requirements, and business needs.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices. For details of our commitment to safer recruitment please visit The Progress School's website.

Note:

We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship for this role.

Division

South Division

Department

Progress Careers - South

Role

Work & Wellbeing Coach

Locations

Sheffield City Centre

Yearly salary

26,000 - 31,000

Number of Vacancies

1

Employment Type

Full Time, Part Time