Independent Living Skills Coach – Weekend Role

Salvation Army Homes; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 26 days

Healthcare cash back

Matched pension 6%

Enhanced family leave

Sick pay

Season ticket loans

Volunteer days

Cycle to Work

Private medical insurance discount

Career development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Salvation Army Homes is seeking an Independent Living Skills Coach to work weekend shifts in England. You’ll guide young people through cooking, budgeting, and tenancy skills, helping them build confidence to live independently. Two weekend options exist: Saturday–Sunday 7:30am–3:30pm or 1:00pm–9:00pm.

You’ll co-create My Journey plans, build trusted relationships, and deliver life-skills sessions and accredited programmes, supporting residents before and after they move on to independence.

Qualifications

• Natural coach who can inspire, guide and encourage.
• Empathy for young people with complex needs.
• Creativity to find solutions that unlock potential.

Responsibilities

• Act as a coach and keyworker, co-creating 'My Journey' plans with young people.
• Build supportive relationships rooted in trust and respect.
• Deliver life skills sessions, activities and accredited programmes.
• Support young people before, during, and after they move on to independence.

Skills

Coaching

Empathy

Creativity

Job description

Salvation Army Homes is seeking an Independent Living Skills Coach to work weekend shifts in England. You’ll guide young people through cooking, budgeting, and tenancy skills, helping them build confidence to live independently. Two weekend options exist: Saturday–Sunday 7:30am–3:30pm or 1:00pm–9:00pm.

You’ll co-create My Journey plans, build trusted relationships, and deliver life-skills sessions and accredited programmes, supporting residents before and after they move on to independence.