Trauma-Informed Youth Coach in Supported Accommodation

Young Devon; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement from day one

Training and career development

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

Young Devon is hiring a Youth Coach in supported accommodation in Plymouth. You will work on-site, guiding young people to secure their own solutions and safe homes with trauma-informed support.

Your role involves listening, building trust and helping them access employment, education and meaningful activities. The position is permanent and full-time, with shifts and a pro-active approach to safeguarding and safeguarding training.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people
• Experience in accommodation or safeguarding settings preferred
• Ability to work in a trauma-informed way
• Strong communication and active listening skills
• Ability to build trust and engage with young people

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with young people in supported accommodation
• Support young people to develop safe, stable living environments
• Enable engagement with education, employment and meaningful activities
• Promote voice and choice and trauma-informed decision making

Skills

Relationship building

Trauma-informed approach

Active listening

Empathy

Job description

Young Devon is hiring a Youth Coach in supported accommodation in Plymouth. You will work on-site, guiding young people to secure their own solutions and safe homes with trauma-informed support.

Your role involves listening, building trust and helping them access employment, education and meaningful activities. The position is permanent and full-time, with shifts and a pro-active approach to safeguarding and safeguarding training.