Personal Development Coach (Resettlement Team)

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT COACH

Resettlement Team
37.5 hours per week
Monday-Friday
(with occasional weekends)
£29,091.30

Location: Edinburgh House, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent

Are you passionate about helping individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve greater independence? We are looking for a dedicated Personal Development Coach to join our resettlement team, working directly with individuals transitioning into independent living.

In this role, you will play a vital part in helping people successfully resettle by supporting them to secure and maintain appropriate accommodation, build life skills and develop the confidence to live independently. You will work closely with housing providers, local authorities, and other partners to ensure a smooth transition for each person, offering practical advice and ongoing guidance.

You’ll also need to be a confident driver, as the role involves travelling between accommodation sites and community locations to meet with service users and partner organisations.

An ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in coaching and supporting young people
• Knowledge of housing processes, tenancy sustainment and the welfare system
• Experience of working with young people from diverse backgrounds
• Knowledge of motivational techniques, housing issues, and the benefits systems
• Good communication and relationship building skills
• The ability to work as part of a team in achieving team objectives and Key Performance Indicator targets.

The role is subject to an enhanced DBS and reference checks.

We are a welcoming and supportive organisation, dedicated to continuous improvement and offering an enhanced annual leave package. If you believe you have the skills and experience for this role we look forward to hearing from you.

To apply for this role please visit our website https://ymcans.org.uk/ymca-vacancies/ for a full application pack and online application form. If you have any questions about the role please contact Rachel.Greenway@ymcans.org.uk

Deadline for applications: 4th October 2026

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