Senior Neighbourhood Work and Health Coach

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• SUBJECT TO CONTRACT AWARD**********************

We are currently in a procurement process but hope to win a contract in this area.

At Shaw Trust we believe everyone has the right to live a decent and dignified life and an opportunity for rewarding work. We are a social purpose organisation challenging inequality and breaking down barriers to enable social mobility.

For us being part of the solution is about creating the conditions for this to happen, advocating and delivering services that make a real difference. Working in partnership not competition, we are part of an eco‑system of purpose‑led organisations, striving for a fairer, more equal society centred on opportunity for all.

Are you passionate about helping people with mental and /or physical health support needs find meaningful, sustainable employment? Do you want to be part of a service that transforms lives through work, inclusion, and wellbeing?

We’re looking for enthusiastic and driven Senior Work and Health Coaches to join our team — subject to the successful award of new contract in Essex.

About The Role

As a Senior Neighbourhood Work and Health Coach, you will lead and manage a team of Work and Health Coaches to provide early intervention work and health support and assessment to individuals. This provides holistic support to overcome health‑related barriers to employment, and a single, joined‑up gateway to other support services.

We need a Senior Neighbourhood Work and Health Coach to provide direct line management and supervision across the Essex area. The Senior Work and Health Coach will also carry a small caseload to support their staff with some of the more complex cases. They will provide highly effective support to individuals and guide them on their journey to returning, remaining or finding new employment while also supporting them to improve their health and wellbeing. They will also support robust relationships with a range of stakeholders, including employers, third sector and NHS partners as needed.

This is a performance-focused role , with clear targets. But more than that, it’s about changing lives .

We welcome applicants from local residents in the areas of delivery.

Areas of Delivery

• Essex

This is a community-based role. You’ll work peripatetically across your chosen area(s), supporting clients where they are 5 days a week.

Recruitment Timeline

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre:

• Date to be confirmed mid October.
• Should we be successful in winning this contract, Work and Health will start induction on Monday 5th November 2026.

What You’ll Bring

• A genuine passion for helping others achieve their potential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset
• Experience working with people with health needs
• Knowledge of employment services or recruitment (a plus, but not essential)

Please note that all successful candidates will be subject to pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced adult & Child DBS check, employment references, and verification of the right to work in the UK.

Why Join Us

At Shaw Trust, You’ll Do Meaningful Work That Changes Lives — And You’ll Be Well Supported While Doing It. Here’s What You Can Expect

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 28 with service — plus the option to buy more
• 2 paid volunteering days each year
• Enhanced pension after 6 months
• Life assurance at 3x your salary
• Funded qualifications including apprenticeships
• Inclusive colleague networks (LGBTQ+, Disability, Neurodiversity, Women’s, Menopause, and more)
• Health & wellbeing support, including EAP and a health cash plan

A Place Where You Belong

We’re proud to be a National Equality Standard employer, a Disability Confident Leader, and Menopause Friendly accredited. We actively welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially those with lived experience of disability or social exclusion.

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We may close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications.

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