Progression Coach Manchester
Young People | 2 M3 |£15.59 per hour (incl. of Holiday Pay) | 3-4 months | Job Ref: BD9420 | Posted: 08/05/2026
Central Recruitment is currently recruiting for four Progression Coaches (Outreach), to work in the Manchester, Salford and Bolton areas. The service provides support to young people (aged 18-25) who are at risk of homelessness.
The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5PM. Temporary cover is required for approximately 3-4 months. The pay rate for this role is £13.91 per hour, with £1.68 holiday pay, totalling £15.59 per hour.
Please note: this is an outreach role. You will be required to work across the Manchester, Salford and/or Bolton areas supporting young people in their accommodation and out in the community.
In this position, you will be expected to;
- Hold a caseload of up to 30 key clients and conduct regular key working sessions ensuring each client receives person-centred, tailored support.
- Produce high-quality risk assessment and a SMART outcomes-based support plan that are regularly reviewed
- Deliver one-to-one support in the local community and will occasionally facilitate group work
- Support all clients to achieve their desired outcomes relating to accommodation, improved financial stability, improved social networks and improved engagement in meaningful activities
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients at all times, including ensuring that Safeguarding and emergency alert procedures are followed and managed appropriately
- Provide support and advice on issues relating to housing, employment, education and benefits.
- Proactively collaborate and promote multiagency working by leading on partnerships with local agencies including statutory teams, private landlords, third sector organisations and others, to support the wellbeing of clients
- Involve clients in the decisions made about them and encourage participation in the organisation's wider community programme of activities
- Fully understand the requirements of the outcomes-based contract
- Work within the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and apply this to your daily work with young people and within the team
- Record your work accurately and in a timely manner on our client database, Inform
Please note; this role involves lone working.
To apply for this role, you must have;
- Experience of working in a busy environment supporting young people who have experienced homelessness, mental ill health, substance misuse or limited access to opportunities
- Experience of managing a large caseload independently
- Experience of lone working in the community
- Experience of keeping records continuously up to date and accurate, logging information in a timely manner
- An understanding of and commitment to working in a strengths-based way
- Experience and understanding of Risk Assessments and Support Planning
- Experience and understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures
- High level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain boundaries
- Effective collaborative working and partnership building
- Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills
Please note: travel expenses can be claimed for this role.
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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