Volunteer Employability Coach

Are you able to help our clients get ready for employment?

We’re looking for people who can offer our clients support with a wide range of work related skills:

• Supporting participants in amending CVs
• Interview practice & preparation
• Identifying transferable skills and building their confidence to find work
• Practical skills, such as basic IT, effective communication and being organised
• How to present yourself to an employer

We also need volunteers who can deliver coaching sessions to help clients improve their confidence, motivation and other areas that will help them find and sustain employment. You’ll coach clients on a one-to-one basis as well as assisting members of the team when they are delivering monthly job groups ( usually Thursdays ), using your coaching training to help them towards a brighter future.

By offering this help, you will give our clients a chance to practise their job seeking skills and share your experience and knowledge from your own career.

WHAT ARE SHAW TRUST LOOKING FOR?

You’ll need to bring your experience of the world of work, recruiting people or motivating others to the role. You will also:

Want to help people facing disadvantage work towards achievable goals

Are able to work with groups of vulnerable adults

Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Have a professional manner and the ability to work independently

Have patience and excellent listening skills