Progression Coach
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15.59 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 April 2026 |
| Location: | Didsbury, Manchester |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Central Recruitment Services Ltd. |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | BD9373 |
Summary
Central Recruitment is working with a prominent national homelessness charity, whose work includes supporting and accommodating young people.
Our client is currently recruiting for a Progression Coach to work in the Didsbury area at a 12-bed service providing support to young people aged 16-25 to help them move from hostel living to their own independent accommodation.
• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday - Friday (rota basis)
• Shifts: 07:30 - 15:00 and 14:30 - 22:00 (rotating weekly between early and late shifts)
• Temporary: approximately 2 months, with the possibility of extension
• £15.59 per hour (£13.91 per hour + £1.68 holiday pay)
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Hold a caseload of 6 key clients, delivering regular key work sessions with SMART outcomes-based support plans
• Complete comprehensive risk and needs assessments
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all clients, following safeguarding and emergency procedures
• Deliver 1:1 and group support opportunities aimed at increasing resilience
• Work in partnership with multiple agencies including statutory teams
• Provide flexible, personalised and client-centred support
• Support clients to participate in Education, Training, Employment and Volunteering opportunities
• Maintain a safe environment through health and safety checks and reporting
• Prepare rooms for new clients and support them to settle into the service
• Support and facilitate the work of the volunteers
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
• Experience working with young people or those who have experienced homelessness
• Understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, mental health and substance misuse
• Knowledge of risk assessments and support planning
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures
• Commitment to maintaining high health and safety standards.
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills
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.
Our client is currently recruiting for a Progression Coach to work in the Didsbury area at a 12-bed service providing support to young people aged 16-25 to help them move from hostel living to their own independent accommodation.
• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday - Friday (rota basis)
• Shifts: 07:30 - 15:00 and 14:30 - 22:00 (rotating weekly between early and late shifts)
• Temporary: approximately 2 months, with the possibility of extension
• £15.59 per hour (£13.91 per hour + £1.68 holiday pay)
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Hold a caseload of 6 key clients, delivering regular key work sessions with SMART outcomes-based support plans
• Complete comprehensive risk and needs assessments
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all clients, following safeguarding and emergency procedures
• Deliver 1:1 and group support opportunities aimed at increasing resilience
• Work in partnership with multiple agencies including statutory teams
• Provide flexible, personalised and client-centred support
• Support clients to participate in Education, Training, Employment and Volunteering opportunities
• Maintain a safe environment through health and safety checks and reporting
• Prepare rooms for new clients and support them to settle into the service
• Support and facilitate the work of the volunteers
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
• Experience working with young people or those who have experienced homelessness
• Understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, mental health and substance misuse
• Knowledge of risk assessments and support planning
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures
• Commitment to maintaining high health and safety standards.
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills
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.