This Health Coach position supports young people facing health-related challenges in securing and sustaining employment. The role involves delivering tailored, person-centred health coaching through one-to-one sessions and small-group interventions, both in person and remotely. The work focuses on mental health, neurodiversity, anxiety management, confidence building, health and wellbeing, and practical condition-management strategies.
Responsibilities
Deliver structured, person-centred one-to-one health coaching tailored to individual needs, employment goals and support plans
Facilitate small-group health and wellbeing sessions, workshops and programme activities
Provide flexible support through face-to-face and remote appointments across the Croydon contract area
Support young people experiencing mental health challenges, neurodiversity, disabilities, long-term health conditions and other health-related barriers to employment
Deliver practical interventions focused on anxiety management, confidence building, resilience and self-management strategies
Help young people identify their strengths, needs, triggers and practical strategies to support their transition into and progression within employment
Co-produce Health Adjustment Passports where appropriate, helping young people communicate their needs and identify effective workplace adjustments
Work with Mentors and Employer Services colleagues to coordinate support, promote reasonable adjustments and improve job retention
Agree measurable actions with young people, monitor progress and review outcomes regularly
Build relationships with local healthcare providers, community organisations and specialist services to facilitate appropriate referrals and signposting
Recognise and escalate safeguarding, wellbeing and risk concerns in line with organisational procedures
Participate in case reviews, supervision, reflective practice, mandatory training and continuing professional development
Manage an individual caseload effectively, prioritising appointments and responding flexibly to changing support needs
Comply with safeguarding, data protection, equality, diversity, inclusion, health and safety and quality assurance requirements
Requirements
A recognised professional qualification in counselling, mental health, psychology, nursing, occupational therapy, allied health, health coaching or another relevant discipline
BACP registration/accreditation or an equivalent recognised clinical qualification appropriate to the delivery of specialist mental health support
Experience supporting people experiencing mental health challenges, neurodiversity, disability, long-term health conditions or other complex barriers
Millions of jobs, with real people getting hired every day
200,000+
New jobs added daily
7,000,000+
Verified job listings
1,000,000+
Tailored applications submitted
Experience delivering structured one-to-one interventions and facilitating group sessions or workshops
Strong coaching, active-listening and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage young people in a supportive, inclusive and non-judgemental way
The ability to deliver practical anxiety-management, confidence-building, resilience and condition-management interventions within professional competence
Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management, consent, confidentiality and professional boundaries
An understanding of person-centred, strengths-based practice and the Social Model of Disability
Excellent communication, case-recording and report-writing skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records and demonstrate progress against agreed outcomes
Strong organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise effectively, manage a caseload independently and meet contractual requirements
The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, employers, healthcare professionals and community partners
A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, accessibility and continuous professional development
The ability to travel across the relevant contract area and deliver support from community, office and partner locations, with remote delivery where appropriate
Important Details
Locations: Croydon and surrounding areas
Contract: permanent
About the Company
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, this company provides specialist support before employment, throughout job preparation and during employment where needed, helping young people improve their wellbeing, build confidence and achieve sustainable employment outcomes.
Sovereign & Bale is an international Recruitment Business with a real aspiration for supporting the growth of businesses and the careers of individuals.
