SEND Youth Coach

Red 5 People; Selby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Selby seeks a Youth Employment Advisor to help young people, aged 16-24, transition into the workforce. This role involves engaging with local employers to secure work experience placements and providing ongoing support to young individuals, especially those with neurodiverse backgrounds. Candidates should possess strong relationship-building skills and a desire to encourage young people on their journey towards employment.

Qualifications

• Experience with young people, especially those with neurodiverse profiles.
• Ability to engage and support young people in a workplace setting.
• Familiarity with arranging work experience placements.

Responsibilities

• Assist young people in preparing for work and succeeding in their roles.
• Approach local employers for work experience opportunities.
• Support employers in accommodating neurodiverse young people.
• Provide training for travel to work.
• Maintain communication with families.

Skills

Engagement skills

Understanding of neurodiversity

Relationship building

Job description

Would you like to help young people take their first big step into work? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a project that supports 16‑24‑year‑olds, giving them the skills, confidence, and guidance they need to move into employment.

The programme combines classroom learning, covering mathematics, English, and employability, with hands‑on support. It has a strong track record, with around 70 % of participants going on to secure paid jobs.

As a Youth Employment Advisor, you will work closely with a small group of young people with an EHCP, helping them prepare for and succeed in the workplace. Day to day, that will involve:

• Approaching local employers to arrange supported work experience placements
• Helping employers put the right adjustments in place, and giving advice on how to best support a young person with a neurodiverse profile
• Supporting the young person with their role, tasks, and day‑to‑day workplace skills
• Providing travel training so they can confidently get to and from work
• Keeping families regularly updated and involved

This is a rewarding role where you will see the direct impact of your work.

About You

You will bring an understanding of the challenges faced by neurodiverse young people and the confidence to build relationships with employers.

Experience in roles such as Employment Advisor, Job Coach, Careers Advisor, Recruitment Consultant, Youth Support Worker or Employer Engagement Consultant would be useful, but above all, what matters is your ability to engage, encourage, and support young people into work.

How to Apply

Please apply via this advert. All applications will be reviewed. If you have not heard back within 72 hours, you can also get in touch via the “Send Us a Message” form on the Red 5 People website and a member of the team will respond.

For an informal chat about the role, call the office and ask for Lawrence (contact details are on the Red 5 People website).