Coach

Career Connect; Wirral; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Connect in Wirral is seeking a Careers Coach to help 16-18 year olds who are not in education, employment or training think positively about their futures. You will provide careers support, build relationships and track progress to keep young people engaged with our service.

You will assist them to overcome barriers and explore options, including entry to employment, education or training, volunteering or short programmes, and connect to wellbeing and mental health support when needed.

Qualifications

• Level 3 or 4 in Careers Advice and Guidance preferred.
• May consider candidates with at least 12 months in a similar role and willingness to work towards a qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide careers support to 16-18-year-olds not in education, employment or training.
• Build relationships and track progress to keep young people engaged with the service.
• Help learners overcome barriers and achieve goals, including moves into work, education or training.
• Connect to wellbeing and mental health support when required.
• Assist with exploring strengths and options and help them reach their goals.

Skills

Coaching

Relationship building

Communication

Education

Level 3/4 Careers Advice & Guidance

Job description

Coach

Wirral Office

£24,479 - £26,787 per annum

The Vacancy

Do you want to help young people think positively about their future?

We are looking for a Careers Coach to help create better futures for young people in Wirral.

• You will provide careers support to 16-18-year-olds who are not in education, employment or training.
• You will use coaching methods and approaches, and your excellent ability to build relationships, to help young people think positively about their futures. You will track young people and keep them engaged with our service.
• You will support young people to overcome a range of barriers and achieve their goals.
• This could include moving into employment, education or training. Or building personal and social skills by connecting to new experiences, volunteering or short programmes.
• You'll also link young people up to wellbeing and mental health support when required.
• You will help young people identify their strengths and interests, build confidence, and explore their options.
• You will help them get to where they want to be.
• We know that collaboration with leads to the best outcomes. You will have direct contact with young people, their parents/carers, and a range of professionals from support services, partner organisations, training providers and employers. You will put your excellent communication and relationship building skills into practice every day.

Location

The role will be based at our office in Wirral though you will work flexibly in venues in the community across the area. You will need to be able to manage your time well and travel independently.

Qualifications

Whilst a Level 3 or 4 in Careers Advice and Guidance would be preferable, we may consider candidates with a minimum 12 months experience in a similar role, if you are willing to work towards a qualification. A full job description can be found at the top of this page.

The closing date for this vacancy is 23rd November 2026

Interviews will take place on 3rd December 2026 via Face to Face