Community Employment Coach

The Brathay Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity in Bradford is seeking a dedicated individual to support young people not currently in education or employment. The role involves guiding and empowering young adults to achieve their full potential. Essential qualifications include a Level 3 qualification, a clean driving license, and experience in youth support. The role offers benefits such as a company pension, employee discounts, and a health and wellbeing programme.

Benefits

Company pension

Employee discount

Health & wellbeing programme

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Experience of programme design and evaluation against set outcomes.
• Understanding of good practice when working with children, young people, and families.
• Experience of partnership working with colleges, schools, and training providers.

Responsibilities

• Support young adults across the Bradford district.
• Help young people identify their goals and take steps toward a brighter future.

Skills

Experience providing support and guidance to children, young people, and families

Practical experience delivering interventions

Ability to engage with participants

Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised

Education

Relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Our dedicated Bradford Community Team delivers a range of open access youth programmes for young people, alongside more targeted support for those experiencing challenges surrounding reduced well-being, mental health, as well as supporting re-engagement with education, training, and employment.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you believe in empowering children, young people, and families to reach their full potential?

We're looking for a dedicated and inspiring individual to join our team and support young adults across the Bradford district. We are a local charity committed to improving outcomes for children and families across Bradford. Our work supports young people who are not currently in education, employment, or training (NEET), helping them to identify their goals and take positive steps toward a brighter future.

If you have a background in employment coaching, great communication skills, and a drive to create meaningful outcomes for young people and their families, we want to hear from you!

Requirements:

• A relevant Level 3 qualification and/or equivalent experience.
• Full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• First Aid Qualification or willingness to work towards.

Desirable:

• Professional qualification as a children's workforce practitioner (e.g., qualified teacher, youth worker, social worker, IAG qualification, or healthcare practitioner).
• PCV/D1 driving licence.

Skills & Experience:

Essential:

• Experience providing support and guidance to children, young people, and families.
• Practical experience of delivering interventions that support children, young people, and families.
• Experience of programme design and evaluation against set outcomes.
• Ability to engage with participants in group and one-to-one settings.
• Understanding of good practice when working with children, young people, and families.
• Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised.
• Experience of partnership working with colleges, schools, and training providers.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Signs of Safety safeguarding practice.
• Understanding of GDPR regulation and experience of working within guidelines.

Ready to inspire young people and help shape their futures? Click apply below and submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you're a great fit for this role.

Benefits include:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay

Schedule: Day shift