Personal Support Coach

Bryson Group; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Northern Ireland seeks a Personal Support Coach to assist individuals in overcoming financial and housing challenges. The role involves providing tailored support, offering advice on wellbeing, and mentoring to enhance resilience and self-esteem. Candidates should have a relevant qualification in Community Development or related field and experience in a support environment. A commitment to work flexible hours is required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year’s experience in a support, community, or advice environment.
• Knowledge of Community Development Work is essential.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support for financial difficulties.
• Advise on physical and mental wellbeing connections.
• Assist individuals with housing-related challenges.
• Mentor to build self-esteem and resilience.

Skills

Community Development Work

Financial Advice

Mental Wellbeing Support

Mentoring

Education

Relevant qualification in Community Development or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Package

Job description

Contract and Location

• Contract: Fixed term until October 2026 (may be extended subject to funding)
• Location: Belfast/Lisburn/Newtownabbey

Job Background

The Personal 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 Navigator will provide tailored interventions to promote positive change, helping participants to build resilience, improve wellbeing, and move towards long-term stability

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications and Experience

• 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’s 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 Package
• Hold a full and current driving licence valid in the UK with access to a car and business insurance on appointment

Contact

For more information, or a full job description/person specification, please contact the Human Resources Department Tel: [phone] or email: [e-mail]

Application Deadline

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is: