Support Coach
Job Introduction
Are you a passionate Support Coach who cares about improving lives in your local community?
Horton Housing are currently recruiting for an experienced Support Coach to join our established service based across Kirklees. The role is a permanent part time position, with a pro rata salary of £19 681.90 per annum. You will need to be able to work Monday to Friday (days shifts - 27 hours per week) and in return will be entitled to 6 weeks holiday, plus bank holidays (pro rata) and have full access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
As a Support Coach at our HIPS service, you will work in partnership with the people we support to devise a tailored support plan and support them in achieving their individual goals. This may include helping them to access welfare and supporting them to attend any appointments. Our HIPS scheme is proud to be measured on the positive outcomes that are achieved by the people we support; as a Support Coach, you will be responsible for not only assisting the people we support in the achievement of these outcomes, but also the recording and monthly submission of them to commissioners.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE |
Be empathetic, personable and caring, showing understanding and respect to people experiencing difficult circumstances |
Have excellent communication and listening skills, with the ability to recognise the people we support as experts in their own lives |
Be resilient and adaptable with the ability to think on your feet, prioritise tasks, and make sound decisions in line with our procedures |
Have a commitment to your ongoing personal and professional development |
Be organised, with good administration skills, enabling you to capture and record the positive outcomes of the people we support |
For the full role profile please see the attached job description.
Horton Housing is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and protecting the people that we support. The majority of positions here at Horton will require a fully completed application form and an enhanced DBS check to identify and reject applicants who are unsuitable to work with children or young people.
This role requires a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle that can be insured for business use. Please be aware that Horton Housing Association is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.
Closing date for applications: 5th April 2026
