Company Description
The Passage provides resources to encourage, inspire, and challenge people who have or are experiencing homelessness, to transform their lives. Working in Victoria, Westminster (London), where the concentration of people sleeping rough is at its highest in the UK, the work we do is vital. Our Resource Centre offers a wide range of facilities to those who are experiencing homelessness, while also offering support to those at risk of becoming street homeless. We have three accommodation projects offering a safe place to call home for those with complex needs or those in the process of finding a sustainable route off the streets. We advocate for change and support those who often feel their voice is not heard, driven by our Vincentian values.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Pre-Employment and Digital Inclusion Coach located in London Area, United Kingdom. The role involves providing job coaching, career counseling, and support to individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. The coach will assist clients in developing the necessary skills and confidence to re-enter the workforce and will provide guidance on digital inclusion initiatives, helping clients navigate and utilise digital tools and resources effectively.
Main Duties
- To provide a safe, inclusive and welcoming service for those who are seeking to gain employment, training or volunteering opportunities, including exploring goals and available support.
- To support a caseload of clients one-to-one who use the service in developing tailored self-development plans that identify opportunities for pre-employment support, digital literacy, volunteering and other meaningful activities in order to gain future employment.
- To develop and facilitate pre-employment workshops that support clients to build transferable skills, increase confidence, and prepare for future employment opportunities. Independently run training sessions and group programmes, managing all aspects of delivery. Sessions will typically be facilitated on a lone-working basis.
- To develop and facilitate training or group programmes both internally and across external organisations as appropriate. Independently run training sessions and group programmes, managing all aspects of delivery. Sessions will typically be facilitated on a lone-working basis.
- To design and deliver digital inclusion activities that support clients to develop digital skills, improve confidence in using technology, and access online services – sometimes working in partnership with other agencies to enhance delivery and reach.
