Young People's Youth Coach - Island Youthways

Island Youthways; Carisbrooke; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local support organization in Carisbrooke is seeking dedicated individuals to support young people transitioning to independence. This 30-hour per week position offers a structured two-week rota, focusing on creating a nurturing environment and developing life skills. Ideal candidates will possess empathy, adaptability, and experience with complex needs or mental health. The role includes full training and a permanent contract.

Benefits

Great team and supportive working environment

Holiday entitlement

Paid enhanced DBS check

Full training and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with young people and/or mental health or complex needs.
• A full driving license and use of a car for shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide a nurturing, safe environment for young people with complex needs.
• Build positive, supportive relationships.
• Help develop life skills, and support with education, employment, and appointments.

Skills

Kindness

Empathy

Adaptability

Self-motivation

Initiative

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team! Support Young People Transitioning to Independence

Are you passionate about making a difference in young lives? We’re looking for caring, empathetic, and motivated individuals to join our team in a home for up to 4 young people (aged 16–25) who are transitioning from care into adulthood.

We have a vacancy for a 30 hours per week position, designed to support a healthy work–life balance with a set two-week rota.

What You’ll Do

• Provide a nurturing, safe environment for young people with complex needs
• Build positive, supportive relationships
• Help develop life skills, and support with education, employment, and appointments
• Work independently and as part of a team

We’re Looking For

• Kindness, empathy, and adaptability
• Experience with young people and/or mental health or complex needs
• Self-motivation and initiative
• A full driving license and use of a car for shifts

Shifts Available

• Week 1: 1 × 18-hour shift (includes 8 hours paid sleep) & 1 × 7-hour shift
• Week 2: 2 × 18-hour shifts (each includes 8 hours paid sleep) & 1 × 7-hour shift
• Fixed two-week rota for great work–life balance

We Offer

• Great team and supportive working environment
• Holiday entitlement
• Permanent contract with guaranteed hours
• Paid enhanced DBS check
• Paid mileage
• Full training and career progression opportunities

Ready to make a real impact? Email your CV or expression of interest to: [e-mail]