About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Work and Health Coach to join the North West Leicestershire GP Federation to support the Primary Care Network, as part of our WorkWell Programme team. Work and Health Coaches are supported and mentored by our Senior Work and Health Coach and Leadership Team, and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing environment. The post holder will be employed by North West Leicestershire Federation and this position would be based at Whitwick Health Centre.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for assessment and specialist employment advice, support and interventions. You will manage a caseload of people assessing individual barriers into employment, experienced through physical health, mental health and social situation. Using the WorkWell pathway work plan, you will prescribe either multi-disciplinary in-house support or triage/signpost, refer to and collaborate with the care navigation team.
You will facilitate clients being referred to the service quickly so that they do not remain unsupported whilst on sick leave and support them to return to work swiftly (where appropriate), or to follow the destination that is best suited to their circumstances, which enables individuals to achieve positive service experience outcomes.
About us
The North West Leicestershire GP Federation consists of 12 GP Practices providing care to approximately 116,000 patients. The GP Federation operates the North West Leicestershire Primary Care Network which is the largest within Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We are an ambitious and innovative organisation looking to develop services for our patients and provide opportunities for our staff to learn and grow. The WorkWell programme team operates within the larger Social Prescribing Link Worker team. We are a forward thinking Primary Care Network that is committed to working as a multidisciplinary team and recognise and utilise the full potential of every individual.
We are looking for a full-time individual to join our team and we can offer flexible working arrangements, including some home working opportunities. If you are passionate, self-motivated, and committed to supporting people while developing your career in primary care, we would love to hear from you. Join our friendly and supportive team and make a positive difference to patient care.
Please note this is a fixed term position until April 2029.
Interviews for this role will take place week commencing 7th December 2026.
Please be aware that our organisation does not hold a visa sponsor licence, so we are unable to accept applications from those requiring visa sponsorship to work in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for assessment and specialist employment advice, support and interventions. They will manage a caseload of people assessing individual barriers into employment, experienced through physical health, mental health and social situation. Using the WorkWell pathway work plan, the post holder will prescribe either multi-disciplinary in-house support or triage/signpost, refer to and collaborate with the care navigation team.
The post holder will facilitate clients being referred to the service quickly so that they do not remain unsupported whilst on sick leave and support them to return to work swiftly (where appropriate), or to follow the destination that is best suited to their circumstances, which enables individuals to achieve positive service experience outcomes.
Please see the attached document for the full job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- An ability to initiate and develop relationships with partners including local clinicians, employers and Jobcentre Plus staff
- An ability to work independently, reliably and consistently
- Good report writing skills
- Good numeracy and information management skills
- Intermediate IT skills
- Working with disabled people and individuals with health conditions who may also experience complex barriers to starting, succeeding or staying in work
- Vocational assessment and profiling skills
Desirable
- A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it
- Understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this in engagement
- Experience of supporting people in a holistic and patient-led way
- Experience of supporting people through VCSE and collaborative working
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent level of experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Coaching qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
North West Leicestershire GP Federation
Address
Whitwick Health Centre
67 North Street
Whitwick
Leicestershire
LE67 5HX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.nwleicestershiregpfed.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)