What Is Employment Coaching

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Employment & Wellbeing Coaching - what's that?

In a nutshell - we will support you into work or new employment by:

  • Answering your questions
  • Addressing your concerns or issues
  • Talking through options available to you
  • Creating a CV that represents you and your abilities
  • Helping you get the most out of job searching using job boards
  • Identifying your transferable skills or change of career path
  • Building your confidence around different interview scenarios and techniques
  • Practicing answering and asking interview questions in a safe and supported environment (not at scary as it might sound!)
  • Supporting you into volunteering or further training to help you get the job you really want
  • Helping you learn basic IT skills
  • Providing English tutoring, if English is your second language or you need help with basic functional skills
  • Wellbeing coaching to improve confidence and reduce anxiety, or counselling for better mental health and building resilience

...and all of this is free!

Our service is run by a team of independent professionals who have worked in a variety of different industries as employers, trainers, counsellors, coaches or consultants with ‘real life’ experience who want to pass on their knowledge and skills for the benefit of their community and the people who live within it. We offer a totally different and personalised type of support than Job Centre Plus and the DWP schemes but do receive referrals from them to complement the support they provide.

Our service is available online, via telephone, in-person from our offices in Willerby, or in small groups at community venues (travel costs can be reimbursed).

Keep scrolling for more insight into how you can benefit from our unique Employment Coaching Service...

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Since we started delivering in 2019 560 people have accessed our employment support and of those 82% reported an outcome of a new job, further training or a volunteer role; 50% reported they had started a new job; 18% reported they had started training for the job they want and 14% reported they had started volunteering as a pathway into employment for the job they really want

 

How do we help our members and communities?

There is no charge for our services. All we ask in return is for some feedback so that we can make sure we know what we are doing right and what we could do better.

Here are some of the ways our members feel as a result of working with us

  • Building a stronger more close-knit community, creating a feeling of belonging
  • Establishing new friendships and support networks, motivating and encouraging each other
  • Improved self-belief and aspirations
  • Improved mental health and resilience
  • Reduced anxiety and stress
  • Reduced income poverty through improved new employment
  • Supported and less isolated
  • Positive changes in existing relationships, eg: family and friends
  • A warm fuzzy feeling of helping and supporting other people, feeling valued and connected
  • Focused and more motivated, with a clearer career direction
  • Optimistic about the future
  • Happier and supported
  • Able to confidently apply for the job they want
  • More relaxed and hopeful
  • Confident they can handle interviews and put their best self forward
  • More confident using technology to connect with support and services
Read some past members' stories here

Who we help

Free and easy access for all - you don't need to be unemployed or claiming any benefits to use our services.

Redundant or Facing Redundancy

  • Avatar imageI've never been out of work before, what on earth do I do now?
  • I don't have a CV, how do I start putting one together?
  • I haven't had an interview for years and the idea terrifies me
  • I don't even know what sort of jobs to apply for now
  • I am very scared and worried about my future

Over 50

  • Avatar imageDo employers want younger staff? Is my age going to go against me?
  • I don't know what to put in/leave out of my CV
  • I haven't had an interview for years what sort of questions will I be asked?
  • My IT skills aren't great, how do I find jobs now?
  • What am I doing wrong? I apply for work but I'm not getting any response

Ill Health or Disability

  • Avatar imageI've been out of work for a while but want to get back into the job market now
  • When should I disclose my disabiity or health issue?
  • I don't know how to explain a gap in my CV
  • Where can I find a job with a suitable employer?
  • I don't know where to turn for advice

Returning to work

  • Avatar imageI've been out of work for a while (looking after my children or a sick relative)
  • I'm not sure if I have the confidence to go back to work
  • My skills are probably out of date now
  • I feel overwhelmed - I need a CV, a cover letter, to search for jobs and don't even get me started on interviews!
  • How will I manage childcare and a job?

Changing Career

  • Avatar imageI have lots of experience in my current job but fancy a change
  • I'm not sure which of my skills would be transferable to a new role
  • I am quite high up in my current job, will I have to start at the bottom again?
  • My CV doesn't show what I can bring to my new chosen career
  • I am thinking about setting up on my own but don't know where to start

Student or Graduate

  • Avatar imageThere aren't any jobs around in the field I'm studying
  • I don't have much to put on my CV as I haven't got any work experience
  • I've never had an interview, what should I wear?
  • I need to earn some money
  • I need to find something that fits around my studies

Ready to start improving your employment opportunities now...

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