Senior Progression Coach (Senior Support Worker)

Job description

Central Recruitment is working with a prominent national homelessness charity, whose work includes supporting and accommodating young people. Our client is currently recruiting for a Senior Progression Coach, to work in the Didsbury & Burnage areas of Manchester. The services provide support to young people aged 16-25 who are at risk of homelessness. This is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact in the lives of vulnerable young people.

37.5 hours per week (average)

Monday - Friday

09:00-17:00 (with some flexibility to occasionally work outside these hours)

Temporary: approximately 3 months

£17.65 per hour (£15.75 per hour, with £1.90 holiday pay)

You will work across two services in the Didsbury and Burnage areas and will work one day from home.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage 3 Progression Coaches and ensure the high quality of risk and needs assessments, SMART outcomes‐based support plans and case files for clients of your line reports.

Deliver one‐to‐one and group support opportunities within their accommodation and in the local community.

Support all clients to participate in Education, Training, Employment and Volunteering opportunities as appropriate to the development of their skills, assets and aspirations.

Hold specific responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of the environment for clients, staff, visitors and volunteers.

Deploy and supervise the work of volunteers who add value to the work, including undertaking supervision and appraisals.

Liaise with internal departments including Finance, HR, Fundraising and Business Development as necessary to ensure the smooth running of the service.

Ensure the accurate collection and recording of rent, charges and petty cash and the countersigning of invoices to support good financial management in the service.

Support clients to sustain their tenancy agreement, develop skills and resilience, and participate in positive and successful move‐on.

Retain oversight of repairs and maintenance reporting to ensure the buildings are kept in good order and safe for clients to reside in.

Support the Service Manager to induct new staff and act as a positive model at all times.

Fully understand the requirements of the contract, any relevant grants and the housing management obligations that apply to your service.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Experience of working with young people or those who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health, substance use, or have a history of living in care.

Experience managing a team of staff.

An understanding and commitment to working in an assets‐based way.

Experience of using Risk Assessments and Support Planning.

Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills.

Good level of experience of operating safeguarding requirements and procedures.

FURTHER REQUIREMENTS

Current valid right to work in the UK.

Minimum 12 months' of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years.

A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60).

Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English