Personal Support Coach

Personal Support Coach – Bryson Charitable Group

Contract:

Fixed term until October 2026 (may be extended subject to funding)

Location:

Belfast, Lisburn, Newtownabbey

Hours:

35 hours per week

Salary: £28,774.20 per annum

Job Background:
The Person al Support Coach will work directly with families and individuals in homes, community centres, and neutral venues to assess needs, set achievable short‑term goals, and support personal development. Using Bryson Pathways resources, the Coach will provide tailored interventions to promote positive change, helping participants to build resilience, improve wellbeing, and move towards long‑term stability.

• Provide tailored support to individuals experiencing financial difficulties, including help with budgeting, debt management, and accessing benefits, grants, or other financial assistance.
• Offer advice and encouragement to improve physical and mental wellbeing, connecting individuals with appropriate healthcare services, counselling, or community wellbeing programmes.
• Assist individuals in addressing housing‑related challenges, including understanding housing rights, navigating tenancy issues, and accessing housing advice or advocacy services.
• Provide one‑to‑one mentoring to build self‑esteem, resilience, and problem‑solving skills.

• A relevant qualification in Community Development, Advice and Guidance, Health and Social Care, Counselling Skills, Housing Support, or another related field, with a minimum of one year experience in a support, community, or advice environment, or a minimum of three years experience in a related field within an advice, community, or support environment.
• Knowledge and/or experience of Community Development Work.
• Ability/commitment to work flexible hours as required (including evenings and weekends).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Hold a full and current driving licence valid in the UK with access to a car and business insurance upon appointment.

For more information, or a full job specification, please contact the Human Resources Department – Tel or email.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications:
Monday 5th January 2026 at 12pm.

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