YMCA St Paul's Group
Progression Coach
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Progression Coach
Activities Coordinator – YMCA St Paul’s Group
About YMCA St Paul’s Group
YMCA St Paul’s Group (SPG) is a charity and registered housing provider committed to transforming communities so that all young people can belong, contribute, and thrive. As part of the wider YMCA Federation, our mission is to create inclusive environments where communities and young people flourish.
We are one of the largest YMCAs in Europe and one of the biggest supported housing providers in London, delivering services including:
- Supported housing and accommodation
- Health and wellbeing initiatives
- Education and training programs
- Children, youth, and family services (including nurseries, afterschool clubs, and soft play centres)
As part of a national and global movement, we offer meaningful work in a challenging yet rewarding London-based charity with a rich history of supporting young people and communities for over 150 years.
5000+ staff, innovation and a strong sense of community have earned us recognition as:
- One of the UK’s Top 100 Best Workplaces™ 2026
- UK’s Top 100 Best Workplaces for Development™ 2026
Job Purpose
As the Activities Coordinator at YMCA St Paul’s Group, you will deliver holistic support to people experiencing homelessness—some of society’s most vulnerable individuals. Your role focuses on empowering clients with:
- Education, Training, Employment & Volunteering (ETEV)
- Engagement and Empowerment activities
- Health and wellbeing programs
Your work aligns with our Christian values, aiming to develop clients’ full potential in mind, body, and spirit.
Supporting 1,200+ young and vulnerable people nightly, YMCA St Paul’s Group provides safe housing and empowering services to help them achieve stability and build a positive future.
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Duties & Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities
- Plan and deliver Progression programs (ETEV and Engagement & Empowerment), including structured events and workshops.
- Collaborate with Housing and Support Officers to assess progress towards development goals using a client-led Homelessness Outcome Star model, ensuring a personalised and structured support plan.
- Organise Progression events, including:
- Logistical planning
- Risk assessments
- Effective communication and delegation
- Address barriers to progression by implementing proactive intervention strategies, supporting clients with relevant resources and tracking adjustments for success.
- Engage directly with:
- Clients across housing, care, and support services
- Internal staff at all levels
- External partners (statutory, private, voluntary, and local authorities)
- Build and maintain strong cross-sector partnerships to enhance Progression opportunities.
- Support the wider Housing and Support service in achieving ETEV & Engagement priorities, including attending after-hours meetings and responding to urgent circumstances.
- Meet and exceed local performance indicators and contractual obligations for Progression activities.
What We Offer
Work Culture
- Inclusive environment: We celebrate authenticity and value diverse voices—encourage participation in Employee Resource Groups.
- Growth & development: Comprehensive training, qualifications, and on-the-job experience ensure long-term advancement.
- Meaningful impact: Help shape a new workplace culture by driving equality, diversity, and inclusion internally and externally.
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Employee Benefits
- Wellness support:
- Free gym access across all sites.
- Discounts from major retailers and supermarkets.
- Free access to wellbeing and counselling services.
- Work-life balance:
- Flexible outer London work locations.
- Career development programs and growth opportunities.
- Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity pay.
- Security & reassurance:
- Life Assurance (for permanent contracts only).
Requirements & Notes
Key Qualifications
- UK rights to work necessary (no visa sponsorship available).
- Able to obtain a Basic, Enhanced, or Standard Criminal Discharge post-conditional offer (due to regulated activity with vulnerable populations).
⚠️ Note: Enhanced disclosures may reveal spent convictions. If appointed, all circumstances will be carefully considered.
Who We’re Looking For
- Applications from recidivists within the past six months are encouraged to revisit after relevant further development.
Accessibility & Recruitment
- We commit to reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Inclusion & Ethical Standards
YMCA St Paul’s Group is an Inclusive Employer and equal opportunities organisation. All applicants are considered regardless of background. Successful candidates must uphold our Christian ethos and values.
For full details of staff benefits, please refer to our resources. Equality of opportunity is actively promoted, and diversity is valued.
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