Senior Neighbourhood & Health Coach

Position: Senior Neighbourhood Work & Health Coach
Do you have experience of providing coaching, mentoring and informal supervision sessions to support the development and performance of frontline teams? Do you have experience of supporting participants with complex health and employment needs to remain in work, return to work or secure suitable employment? Then consider the role of Senior Neighbourhood Work & Health Coach at Reed in Partnership!

Please Note, these roles are expressions of interest only at this point. We are currently working on a number of exciting opportunities within this area and are looking to build a pipeline of talent to allow us to work quickly upon contract award. We will be in a position to be able to begin the formal recruitment process in the coming weeks and we will be in touch to discuss the next steps of your expression of interest as soon as possible.

Internal applications for this role close on 06/10/2026 This role will be covering Chelmsford, Basildon, Clacton, Colchester & Harlow. What is the role about? Work Well is an integrated work and health support service helping people with disabilities and health conditions to start, stay and succeed in work. The service provides early intervention support to individuals whose health is affecting their ability to work, helping them to overcome barriers, improve wellbeing and achieve sustainable employment outcomes.

The Senior Neighbourhood Work & Health Coach is a lead practitioner responsible for supporting the delivery of a high-quality, integrated work and health service. The role combines direct participant support with leadership, coaching and quality responsibilities, ensuring individuals receive effective, person-centred support to remain in work, return to work following absence, or move into sustainable employment. Working closely with the Work Well Manager, healthcare professionals, employers and community partners, the Senior Neighbourhood Work & Health Coach will act as a subject matter expert, supporting the development of Work & Health Coaches, contributing to multi-disciplinary case management, and driving service quality, performance and continuous improvement.

The postholder will provide guidance and day-to-day operational support to colleagues while maintaining oversight of complex participant cases and promoting positive employment and wellbeing outcomes. Just some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Provide day-to-day guidance and support to Work & Health Coaches. Conduct observations and quality reviews of coaching practice. Provide coaching, mentoring and informal supervision sessions. Monitor team performance against service KPIs and outcomes. Conduct regular caseload reviews. Analyse management information to identify trends and risks. Ensure participants receive timely and effective support. Undertake holistic biopsychosocial assessments. Develop personalised Work and Health Action Plans.

Support participants to remain in work, return to work or secure suitable employment. Provide specialist advice on complex barriers to employment. Work closely with clinicians, social prescribers and community partners. What’s in it for you? A generous base salary (pro-rata for part time), and great flexibility with your working schedule, we offer training, development and progression opportunities. You will have access to the range of Reed in Partnership benefits, which include: 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus statutory bank holidays Reed Pension Scheme Award Winning Management & Leadership training Professional & Personal Development Funds Bi-annual pay reviews Plus much more that can be found on our website With the chance to dramatically make a difference to the local community, this role offers immense job satisfaction.

At Reed in Partnership, we live and breathe our values in every decision and action taken, resulting in a collaborative and enjoyable culture within our offices. Our company values – we are fair open and honest; we take ownership, and we work together. To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with:
Experience providing advice, guidance, coaching or support to individuals facing health, wellbeing or employment-related barriers. Experience managing a caseload and supporting individuals to achieve agreed outcomes. Experience supporting, mentoring or coaching colleagues in a professional environment. Experience working within a performance and quality-driven service. Experience working collaboratively with…