Job Description
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Title: Career Coach
Hours: Full time or part time available
Salary: £25,863.26 Pro Rata
Reporting: Project Manager
Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2026 (possible extension if the contract is renewed)
Are you passionate about helping young people to achieve their full potential?
We are looking to recruit a Career Coach to join our team. You will provide impartial information and advice for young people aged 15-24, with the aim of broadening career horizons, this will include one to one and group work activities in our offices in Oldham and Rochdale and in other local community settings. This role includes supporting the personal development of young people and supporting them in their decision-making process. A Career Coach will apply innovative coaching methods and approaches to engage and support young people. The role also includes working to both quantitative and qualitative targets and establishing effective relationships with schools, colleges, learning providers, employers and key partners.
You would be expected to travel throughout Oldham and Rochdale and the role may include some home working.
If you are interested, please feel free to contact Donna Graham on donnagraham@positive-steps.org.uk for further information, or visit https://www.positive-steps.org.uk/work-with-us to read the full role profile, complete and submit your application.
Closing Date: Tuesday 12th August 2026, midday.
Interviews: Thursday 21st August 2026
JOB PURPOSE
To a range of career coaching and support services for young people and/or adults
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain a caseload of clients to provide a range of information, advice, support and advocacy services to improve outcomes
Maintain a caseload of clients in line with relevant legislation, quality standards and best practice to safeguard the service
Maintain strong relationships with partners to improve outcomes for clients
Coordinate delivery and activities for young people to meet the needs of clients and improve Education Employment and Training outcomes
Apply Co-production principles to ensure the users voice is represented
Undertake accurate, timely recording on digital caseload management system to meet contract requirements
Apply the consistent application of all relevant policies and procedures including safeguarding, health & safety and equality & diversity to ensure a compliant service
Undertake any other duties in order to meet service and organisational objectives following consultation with your manager
Key Relationships – Internal & External
External – Local partners and education providers
Internal – Staff and volunteers
Experience
Demonstrable experience of working with young people or adults
Demonstrable experience of developing productive and effective relationships with young people or adults
Demonstrable experience of planning, monitoring and evaluating your own work
Demonstrable experience of multi agency working
Demonstrable experience of communicating through verbal and written presentations
Demonstrable success in promoting diversity
Knowledge
Understanding of Education and Guidance Services
Understanding of safeguarding legislation and guidance, implementation of Child Protection Procedures and the boundaries of professional relationships
Awareness of the role of education and guidance in adolescent development
Awareness of the impact of education and guidance to improve life opportunities
Understanding of Health & Safety legal requirements and best practice
Skills
Primary communication and presentational skills
Primary skills in creativity and original thinking with the ability to develop practical solutions to problems
Developed inter -personal and team working skills
Developed skills in Microsoft Office and database systems
Primary ability to engage individuals and partners
Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Personal Attributes
Sound judgement and awareness of organisational and political sensitivities
Resilient and able to work independently as required
Sound professional and tactical judgement and the ability to establish priorities and principles
Commitment to Positive Steps vision and value
Additional Requirements
Prepared to work flexibly to meet the needs of customers and the organisation
Ability to travel throughout the region
Occasional weekend working required
Enhanced DBS required
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Contract length: 8 months
Pay: From £25,863.26 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Flexitime
Sick pay
Schedule:
Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
Oldham OL1 1DJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
working with young people or adults: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oldham OL1 1DJ
Title: Career Coach
Hours: Full time or part time available
Salary: £25,863.26 Pro Rata
Reporting: Project Manager
Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2026 (possible extension if the contract is renewed)
Are you passionate about helping young people to achieve their full potential?
We are looking to recruit a Career Coach to join our team. You will provide impartial information and advice for young people aged 15-24, with the aim of broadening career horizons, this will include one to one and group work activities in our offices in Oldham and Rochdale and in other local community settings. This role includes supporting the personal development of young people and supporting them in their decision-making process. A Career Coach will apply innovative coaching methods and approaches to engage and support young people. The role also includes working to both quantitative and qualitative targets and establishing effective relationships with schools, colleges, learning providers, employers and key partners.
You would be expected to travel throughout Oldham and Rochdale and the role may include some home working.
If you are interested, please feel free to contact Donna Graham on donnagraham@positive-steps.org.uk for further information, or visit https://www.positive-steps.org.uk/work-with-us to read the full role profile, complete and submit your application.
Closing Date: Tuesday 12th August 2026, midday.
Interviews: Thursday 21st August 2026
JOB PURPOSE
To a range of career coaching and support services for young people and/or adults
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain a caseload of clients to provide a range of information, advice, support and advocacy services to improve outcomes
Maintain a caseload of clients in line with relevant legislation, quality standards and best practice to safeguard the service
Maintain strong relationships with partners to improve outcomes for clients
Coordinate delivery and activities for young people to meet the needs of clients and improve Education Employment and Training outcomes
Apply Co-production principles to ensure the users voice is represented
Undertake accurate, timely recording on digital caseload management system to meet contract requirements
Apply the consistent application of all relevant policies and procedures including safeguarding, health & safety and equality & diversity to ensure a compliant service
Undertake any other duties in order to meet service and organisational objectives following consultation with your manager
Key Relationships – Internal & External
External – Local partners and education providers
Internal – Staff and volunteers
Experience
Demonstrable experience of working with young people or adults
Demonstrable experience of developing productive and effective relationships with young people or adults
Demonstrable experience of planning, monitoring and evaluating your own work
Demonstrable experience of multi agency working
Demonstrable experience of communicating through verbal and written presentations
Demonstrable success in promoting diversity
Knowledge
Understanding of Education and Guidance Services
Understanding of safeguarding legislation and guidance, implementation of Child Protection Procedures and the boundaries of professional relationships
Awareness of the role of education and guidance in adolescent development
Awareness of the impact of education and guidance to improve life opportunities
Understanding of Health & Safety legal requirements and best practice
Skills
Primary communication and presentational skills
Primary skills in creativity and original thinking with the ability to develop practical solutions to problems
Developed inter -personal and team working skills
Developed skills in Microsoft Office and database systems
Primary ability to engage individuals and partners
Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Personal Attributes
Sound judgement and awareness of organisational and political sensitivities
Resilient and able to work independently as required
Sound professional and tactical judgement and the ability to establish priorities and principles
Commitment to Positive Steps vision and value
Additional Requirements
Prepared to work flexibly to meet the needs of customers and the organisation
Ability to travel throughout the region
Occasional weekend working required
Enhanced DBS required
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Contract length: 8 months
Pay: From £25,863.26 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Flexitime
Sick pay
Schedule:
Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
Oldham OL1 1DJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
working with young people or adults: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oldham OL1 1DJ
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