Progression Coach - Birmingham

St Basils; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Progression Coach to assist young people in improving their life skills and educational outcomes. This part-time role involves delivering tailored support, encouraging youth engagement in personal development programs, and coordinating social care services. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience working with youth in various settings. This role provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young individuals while promoting their independence and well-being.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths - C Grade and above or equivalent required.
• NVQ Level 3 - Care, Advice & Guidance or equivalent necessary.
• Experience working with young people in various support roles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist young people to improve life skills through designed programs.
• Support young people to engage in training, education, and employment.
• Maintain accurate records of young people's action plans and progress.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English and Maths – C Grade and above or equivalent

NVQ Level 3 – Care, Advice & Guidance or equivalent

Job description

Closing Date:Wednesday 18th June 2025

Job Title: Progression Coach

Reports to: Team Leader

Salary: Scale 5, Points 24-25, £24,618 - £25,399 per annum, pro rata

Hours of work:Part Time (22.5 hours per week)

Key Responsibilities:

• To assist young people to improve their life skills through designing and implementing life and social skills programmes in individual and group work settings.
• To support and encourage young people to undertake the St Basils life skills programme and to achieve the qualification.
• To encourage and motivate young people to engage with and sustain education, training, and employment opportunities.
• To support young peoples’ progress, working innovatively and flexibly to assist with any problems which may arise.
• To refer young people for opportunities in work experience and employment as appropriate
• Establish and develop links with training providers, employers, volunteering networks etc. in order to improve access to training opportunities for young people
• Identify and recommend additional resources and services appropriate to the client group
• Maintain accurate records of all young people action plans and progress
• To undertake holistic risk and needs assessments and to develop support and risk management plans.
• To support and encourage young people to develop positive family and other support networks.
• To prepare young people to take up and sustain settled accommodation and to continue to provide ongoing support to them.
• To be available to young people for regular support sessions and to respond to crises.
• To take responsibility for safeguarding the welfare of young people.
• To promote and facilitate the participation of young people in their individual support plans and in the management of the service.
• To facilitate young people’s access to, and take up of, other support services.
• To ensure benefit claims are made and maintained in order to maximise young people’s income.
• To organise and accompany young people to appointments as appropriate.
• To maintain accurate records e.g. support plans, day to day records.
• To be flexible by being available out of hours on a rota basis to offer information, advice, and guidance to colleagues and in crisis situations, provide emergency cover within your own Project.
• To work as part of a team, providing cover for colleagues as required by the line manager.
• As part of a team to assist in the preparation of accommodation, which will involve some cleaning duties.
• To assist in the induction of new staff, to supervise and support volunteers, trainees and students, as required by line manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:

• GCSE English and Maths – C Grade and above or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 – Care, Advice & Guidance or other relevant/equivalent qualification (or prepared to work towards)

ROLE EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• Working with young people in the following settings/Types of work – Youth Work, Residential or Social Work, Probation, Community Work, Education and Training, Housing.
• Experience of working with and delivering a service through payments by outcomes PBO or PBR

Desirable:

• Working with volunteers/students

KNOWLEDGE

Essential:

• Up to date knowledge of welfare rights and relevant legislation
• Up to date knowledge of housing legislation