Progression Coach - Full Application Form

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

Job summary

We are seeking a Progression Coach to join our Birmingham team. In this role, you will assist young people in improving their life skills, encouraging engagement with education and training, and ensuring their welfare. The ideal candidate will have experience working with youth and strong support skills, as well as the flexibility to address varied needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people.
• Ability to work innovatively and flexibly.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist young people in improving their life skills.
• Encourage young people to engage with education and employment.
• Maintain accurate records of action plans and progress.

Skills

Support and encourage

Motivate young people

Holistic assessment

Safeguarding welfare

Job description

Closing Date: Tuesday, 08 July 2025

Job Title: Progression Coach - Birmingham

Reports to: Youth Services Manager

Salary: Scale 5, Points 24-25, £24,618 - £25,399, Pro Rata

Hours of work: Full Time (37.5 hours per week), 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist young people in improving their life skills by designing and implementing life and social skills programmes in individual and group settings.
2. Support and encourage young people to undertake the St Basils life skills programme and achieve the qualification.
3. Encourage and motivate young people to engage with and sustain education, training, and employment opportunities.
4. Support young people's progress by working innovatively and flexibly to resolve any issues that arise.
5. Refer young people to work experience and employment opportunities as appropriate.
6. Establish and develop links with training providers, employers, and volunteering networks to improve access to training opportunities.
7. Identify and recommend additional resources and services suitable for the client group.
8. Maintain accurate records of all action plans and progress for young people.
9. Undertake holistic risk and needs assessments and develop support and risk management plans.
10. Support young people in developing positive family and support networks.
11. Prepare young people for settled accommodation and provide ongoing support.
12. Be available for regular support sessions and respond to crises.
13. Take responsibility for safeguarding the welfare of young people.
14. Promote and facilitate young people's participation in their support plans and service management.
15. Facilitate access to other support services for young people.
16. Ensure benefit claims are made and maintained to maximize income.
17. Organize and accompany young people to appointments as needed.
18. Maintain accurate records such as support plans and daily logs.
19. Be flexible by being available out of hours on a rota basis for support and crisis situations.
20. Work as part of a team, providing cover for colleagues as required.
21. Assist in preparing accommodation, including some cleaning duties.
22. Support in the induction of new staff and supervise volunteers, trainees, and students as directed.