Futures Learning Coach

Autism Unlimited; West Parley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational organization in West Parley seeks a dedicated Futures Coach for a 12-month maternity contract. You'll help young learners transition from education to adulthood, promoting skills for independence and social interaction. This role offers a structured work schedule and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of learners. Apply by 10th October 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people or in education preferred.
• Skills in fostering social interactions and building confidence.
• Knowledge of transition processes from education to adulthood.

Responsibilities

• Support young people transitioning from school to adulthood.
• Encourage social skills and appropriate public behavior.
• Maintain individual personal student records accurately.
• Plan activities to promote learner development safely.
• Collaborate with external professionals for student transitions.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to promote independence

Organizational skills

Job description

We are excited to be recruiting in our Futures provision for an energetic and dedicated Futures Coach to join our team on a maternity 12 month contract. This role is all about supporting young people as they navigate the important transition from school and education into adulthood.

Our work focuses on four key areas to help each learner build a meaningful and independent future: employment, independent living, community inclusion, and health and wellbeing.

A day in the life of a Futures Coach would include:

• Providing support and guidance to our learners going through the transition in life from leaving education to entering adulthood
• Encouraging learners to develop effective communication and social interaction skills as well as behaving appropriately in public settings
• Ensuring accurate individual personal student records are maintained
• Supporting the development of learners’ confidence, resilience and motivation enabling them to make informed decisions with support about their future
• Carefully planning activities and opportunities for learners in a safe way
• Assisting with completion of all necessary evaluations, reports and documentation as required
• Promoting learner independence at all times whether that is with interviews, taking public transport and all interaction in the community
• Seeking partnerships with adult social services and external professionals to support the successful transition of learners from education to adulthood

Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 8:30-4:30, 40 hours per week, working 41 weeks a year.

Closing date: Friday 10th October 2025. Interviews: Week commencing 13th October 2025.