Part-Time Youth Development Coach – Support & Growth

Platform Housing Group; Malvern; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 28 days annual leave

Medicash membership

Pension contributions up to 12%

Sleep-in payment £55 per sleep-in

Job summary

Platform Housing Group is seeking a Youth Development Coach in Malvern to provide guidance and support to young people aged 16–25, including Care Leavers, on a permanent part-time basis. The role involves delivering life skills programmes and preventative support to promote independence, while managing accommodation and tenancy matters.

The position requires flexible shifts across weekdays, weekends and bank holidays, with approximately seven sleep-ins per month (sleep-in pay £55 per sleep-in,

Qualifications

• Experience of working closely with customers to tackle complex issues.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Resilient with the ability to handle challenging behaviours and conversations.
• Due to lone working, able to work independently and make effective decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to achieve positive outcomes for young people aged 16–25 including Care Leavers.
• Deliver flexible, preventative and practical support to promote independence and build resilience.
• Deliver accredited life skills programme.
• Manage communal areas, monitor health and safety, and oversee repairs and equipment testing.
• Monitor tenancies and address issues to prevent tenancy breaches.
• Support shifts across weekdays, weekends and bank holidays, including approximately 7 sleep-ins per month.

Job description

Platform Housing Group is seeking a Youth Development Coach in Malvern to provide guidance and support to young people aged 16–25, including Care Leavers, on a permanent part-time basis. The role involves delivering life skills programmes and preventative support to promote independence, while managing accommodation and tenancy matters.

The position requires flexible shifts across weekdays, weekends and bank holidays, with approximately seven sleep-ins per month (sleep-in pay £55 per sleep-in,