Employment Coach (permanent) | Voluntary Action Sheffield

The Employment Coach helps people seeking sanctuary to move into work, learning and training that use their skills. You will:

• Support refugees, and people seeking asylum who have the right to work, to find work and progress in it.
• Help refugees and people seeking asylum access English classes (ESOL), community learning and training.
• Run a weekly job club with volunteers and mentors.
• Work with partner organisations and VAS colleagues so that clients get the right support.

The starting point is welcome and building a safe space. Creating a place where somebody feels safe is what makes everything else possible — and co-delivery through involving refugee volunteers in the design and delivery of the work is a key foundation of how we do that.

This role suits someone who is passionate about equity in opportunity, sees the skills people bring, and enjoys working alongside volunteers.

More information on the New Beginnings project is available in the About New Beginnings document.

Please click the links below for further details:

1. 1. VAS Job Description and Person Specification

1. 1. VAS Job application form part 1 of 2 – Personal information

1. 1. VAS Job application form part 2 of 2 – Education, work history and personal statement

1. 1. Guidance Notes for candidates

1. 1. Equal Opportunities Form

Closing date: 8am, Wednesday 28 October 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 10 November 2026