Progression Coach

Central Recruitment is currently recruiting for a part time Progression Coach, to work in the Crystal Palace area. The service provides support to young people with low support needs. The successful candidate will be required to work 15 hours per week (2 days), working across Monday – Friday, 9AM – 5PM. You will need to work the same days each week. Temporary cover is required for approximately 1 - 2 months. The pay rate is £14.17 per hour, with £1.71 holiday pay, totalling £15.88 per hour. Please note: you will be based across two services in the Crystal Palace area. In this position, you will be expected to; * Hold a caseload of 4 young people and conduct key working sessions resulting in agreed Support Plans * Complete comprehensive risk and needs assessments * Support all clients to participate in Education, Training, Employment and Volunteering opportunities as appropriate to the development of their skills, assets and aspirations * Involve clients in the decisions made about them and encourage participation in the organisation’s wider community programme of activities * Deliver one to one and group support opportunities within the accommodation and local community aimed at increasing resilience in the clients we work with * Be flexible, reflective and creative in your engagement with clients and personalised in your support to them * Assist in preparing the accommodation for new clients to move into and supporting the client to settle in * Support clients with their tenancy and maximising benefits * Carry out housing management duties, coordinating repairs, checking fire alarm and updating risk assessment and banking * Ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients in the service at all times possible including using Safeguarding and emergency alert procedures as applicable * Have responsibilities as part of the team for ensuring the health and safety of the environment for clients, staff, visitors and volunteers through regular checks and reporting Please note, this role involves lone working. To apply for this role, you must have; * Experience of working with young people * An understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health and substance use * Experience of holding a caseload, conducting support plans, risk assessments and needs assessments * The ability to demonstrate clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures * Commitment to promoting an environment, which has the highest regard for the Health and Safety of others * High level understanding of professional boundaries and the ability to maintain boundaries * Experience working in partnership with multi agencies * Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills Candidates should confirm their interest as soon as possible, with interviews scheduled shortly after and the appointed candidate expected to start as soon as possible. Further requirements: In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria: * Current valid right to work in the UK * Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise) * A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60) * Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process How to apply: If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration. *Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position

Location: Bromley,London, GB

Posted Date: 11/6/2025