About the Role
The Refugee and Migrant Centre is seeking to appoint two Employment Coaches, one full-time and one part-time to support clients in overcoming barriers to employment and moving closer to the labour market.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide one-to-one employment support to clients, including CV building, job search assistance, interview preparation, and completing job applications.
Assess clients' skills, experience, and employment goals to develop tailored action plans.
Support clients in accessing training, work placements, and volunteering opportunities to enhance employability.
Liaise with employers and training providers to identify suitable opportunities for clients.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, tracking progress and outcomes in line with organisational requirements.
Work collaboratively with other teams and services within the organisation to provide holistic support.
Support the delivery of employment workshops or group sessions where needed.
Promote and uphold the values and policies of the Refugee and Migrant Centre in all aspects of work.
Essential Requirements:
Minimum 2 years' experience working directly with clients on employment-related matters.
IAG level 3 qualification or commitment to complete.
Good knowledge of the UK job market, including current recruitment practices.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build rapport and work effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds.
Organised, proactive, and able to manage a varied caseload.
Competent in using IT systems, including Microsoft Office and online job search platforms.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
Ability to speak additional languages relevant to the client base.
Experience working with refugees, asylum seekers, or migrants.
Understanding of welfare-to-work programmes or similar employability schemes.
Experience in delivering group workshops or training sessions.
Knowledge of local employment and training opportunities in the Birmingham area.
Flexibility
In order to deliver the stated aims of this post, a degree of flexibility is needed and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. Such duties will fall within the scope of the job within the appropriate pay grade. The job description will therefore be subject to periodic review with the post holder to ensure it accurately reflects the duties that are being performed.
What we hope you'll do next
We are keen to hear from all candidates whose skills and experience fulfil the criteria set out above. Please complete the application form, indicating where you first saw the job advertisement and demonstrating your professional fit with the role.
Equal Opportunities
We're an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Closing Date:
Friday 30th 2025.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
Please note that RMC is not a sponsoring organisation. If your visa requires an extension within the next 12 months with the support of employer sponsorship, the Refugee and Migration Centre is unable to provide assistance with this.