Progression Coach Manchester
Young People | 2 M20 |£15.59 per hour (incl. of Holiday Pay) | 1-2 months | Job Ref: BD9373 | Posted: 11/03/2026
Central Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Progression Coach, to work in the Didsbury area. The 12 bed service provides support to young people aged 16-25 years to help them move from hostel living to their own independent accommodation.
The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working across Monday - Friday on a rota basis covering early (7:30AM - 3PM) and late (2:30PM - 10PM) shifts. You'll work one week of early shifts followed by one week of late shifts on rotation. Temporary cover is required for approximately 2 months, with the possibility of extension. The pay rate for this role is £13.91 per hour, with £1.68 holiday pay, totalling £15.59 per hour.
In this position, you will be expected to;
- Hold a caseload of 6 key clients and conduct regular key working sessions resulting in agreed SMART outcomes-based support plans
- Complete comprehensive risk and needs assessments
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all clients in the service, including using Safeguarding and emergency alert procedures as applicable
- Deliver one-to one and group support opportunities within their accommodation and in the local community aimed at increasing resilience
- Proactively work in partnership with multiple agencies including statutory teams, to support the wellbeing of clients
- Be flexible, reflective and creative in your engagement with clients and personalised in your support to them
- Support all clients to participate in Education, Training, Employment and Volunteering opportunities as appropriate to the development of their skills, assets and aspirations
- Ensure the health and safety of the environment for clients, staff, visitors and volunteers through regular checks and reporting.
- Prepare the accommodation for new clients to move into and supporting the client to settle in
- Support and facilitate the work of the volunteers
To apply for this role, you must have;
- Experience of working with young people or those who have experienced homelessness.
- An understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health, substance misuse
- Knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessments and Support Planning.
- Able 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.
- 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.
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