Young Adults Support & Independence Coach

Launchpad; Reading; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Launchpad in Reading is recruiting a Young People's Support Officer to manage a caseload of 18-24 year olds in supported accommodation, providing flexible, person-centred support aligned to individual needs and aspirations.

You'll help with life skills, education and employment access, wellbeing, budgeting, tenancy responsibilities, and advocacy, working with partners to safeguard and promote independence.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people, vulnerable adults or people experiencing homelessness.
• Experience working within supported housing, social care, youth work, mental health, domestic abuse, leaving care or related services.
• Knowledge of housing pathways, homelessness prevention or move-on planning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred support to young adults aged 18-24.
• Build trusted relationships that encourage engagement, growth and independence.
• Co-produce support plans, set goals and track progress.
• Help young people access health, wellbeing, education and employment services.
• Advocate on behalf of young people and promote equality of opportunity.
• Developing independent living skills
• Support young people with budgeting, money management and tenancy responsibilities.
• Deliver practical guidance around cooking, healthy living and household management.
• Encourage positive decision-making, self-care and personal responsibility.
• Facilitate life skills workshops and group activities.
• Support access to education, training, volunteering and employment opportunities.
• Build confidence and resilience through positive activities and mentoring.
• Help individuals identify career aspirations and progression pathways.
• Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
• Work closely with social care, leaving care teams, mental health services, housing providers and community organisations.
• Coordinate multi-agency support where required.

Skills

Caseload management

Communication skills

Safeguarding awareness

Housing pathways knowledge

Record keeping IT skills

Education

Housing/Youth work or social care qualification

Job description

Launchpad in Reading is recruiting a Young People's Support Officer to manage a caseload of 18-24 year olds in supported accommodation, providing flexible, person-centred support aligned to individual needs and aspirations.

You'll help with life skills, education and employment access, wellbeing, budgeting, tenancy responsibilities, and advocacy, working with partners to safeguard and promote independence.