Work and Health Coach (North Northamptonshire)
General Practice Alliance Ltd
Kettering, NN15 7PWView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,000 to £32,000
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 November 2026
20 days leftJob description
Are you motivated by the opportunity to guide individuals towards improved wellbeing, resilience and sustainable employment? Work Well is a countywide...
As a Work & Health Coach, you'll support people referred
into the Work Well programme through personalised, person-centred coaching.
You'll help individuals understand their options, navigate local services and
take practical steps towards improving their health, wellbeing and employment
outcomes.
Working closely with employers, GPs and partner
organisations, you'll ensure support is coordinated and effective. You'll also
contribute to workshops, maintain accurate records and promote the programme so
people across the county can access the service.
If you're someone who thrives on empowering others and delivering meaningful, high-quality support, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference.
Interview dates are Monday 16th November (Stage 1) and Friday 20th November (Stage 2).
- * Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
- Manage a caseload of
individuals referred into the Work Well programme, providing personalised
support throughout their journey.
Undertake holistic
assessments and develop personalised action plans, reviewing progress regularly
to help individuals achieve their health, wellbeing and employment goals.
Provide information,
advice and practical support relating to employment, training, benefits, health
and community services, including job search, CV development and interview
preparation.
Deliver person-centred
coaching that builds confidence, resilience, motivation, self-management and
health literacy.
Work collaboratively
with healthcare professionals, employers and partner organisations to
coordinate support and facilitate referrals to appropriate services.
- Help individuals
access local services and navigate health, social care and employment pathways.
- Deliver group
sessions, workshops and awareness activities where required.
- Maintain accurate
records, case notes and outcome data using relevant systems.
- Ensure programme
eligibility criteria, safeguarding requirements and organisational policies are
followed.
- Contribute to service
evaluation, quality improvement and achievement of programme outcomes.
- Promote the Work Well service with referral partners
and stakeholders to maximise awareness and appropriate referrals.
GPA is a leading primary care provider and established GP
Federation, dedicated to delivering equitable healthcare across our collective
of 19 GP practices, serving over 210,000 people. Were at the forefront of
healthcare transformation strengthening connections between GPs, patients and
communities to create lasting improvements in health and wellbeing.
You'll be joining a friendly, inclusive team culture where
collaboration, flexibility and personal growth are genuinely valued. Alongside
- Hybrid working supporting a healthy
work-life balance
- Generous pension scheme with a 14.38% employer contribution
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement promoting wellbeing and time away from work
- Employee discount schemes including the
Blue Light Card
- Wellbeing package Employee Assistance
Programme, wellbeing portal and access to the Feeling Good app
- Discounted gym membership encouraging
an active, healthy lifestyle
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the relationship between health, wellbeing and employment and the factors that can affect an individuals ability to work.
- Ability to undertake vocational assessments that identify work aspirations, employment goals, transferable skills, barriers and support needs, enabling the development of personalised plans to support individuals into, within, or back to work.
- Good problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand individual needs, identify appropriate support and maintain accurate records and action plans.
- Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, employers, community organisations and partners to deliver person-centred, coordinated support.
- Skilled in communicating complex information and managing sensitive conversations with individuals, employers and partners, using negotiation, persuasion and influencing skills where appropriate.
Job Circumstances
Essential
- Able to travel across Northamptonshire to meet the requirements of the role.
- Eligible to work in the UK and able to successfully complete required pre-employment checks, including a DBS check.
Qualifications
Essential
- Coaching/counselling qualification or other relevant qualification or experience involving reflective listening skills, information, advice and guidance.
- Good standard of education, including literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to maintain accurate records, communicate effectively and manage case information.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting behaviour change using coaching approaches, frameworks, models or other helping strategies (e.g. Motivational Interviewing, Wellbeing Star)
- Experience of supporting individuals with physical or mental health conditions, disabilities or other personal circumstances that may affect their ability to gain, sustain or return to employment.
- Good IT skills and the ability to use digital systems to maintain accurate case records and manage information effectively.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
15 October 2026
Last checked
16 October 2026
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