Life Skills Coach for Disabled Youth | Flexible Hours

Thurrock Council; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Hybrid working opportunities

Training & development

Wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Job summary

Thurrock Council is seeking a Community Life Skills Practitioner to support children and young people with disabilities aged 6-18, helping them access community activities and targeted life-skill sessions.

The role includes safeguarding responsibilities, medication administration training, and documenting progress while promoting independence and social interaction within an inclusive, community-based setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
• Commitment to promoting inclusion, independence and positive outcomes for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to children and young people with disabilities aged 6-18.
• Assist children and young people in accessing community based activities and life skill sessions.
• Support with the safe administration of medication when required (full training provided).
• Complete relevant training to effectively support, advise and advocate for children and young people where necessary.
• Monitor and report changes in behaviour, wellbeing or safeguarding concerns to senior staff.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and required documentation.
• Promote independence and life skills development through positive engagement and support.
• Encourage social interaction, communication and friendship-building among peers.
• Support planning, organisation and delivery of safe, inclusive activities.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team to provide a high-quality service for children and young people in Thurrock.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Inclusion & independence

Job description

Thurrock Council is seeking a Community Life Skills Practitioner to support children and young people with disabilities aged 6-18, helping them access community activities and targeted life-skill sessions.

The role includes safeguarding responsibilities, medication administration training, and documenting progress while promoting independence and social interaction within an inclusive, community-based setting.