Youth Careers Coach: Mentoring & Opportunity Builder

Herefordshire Council; Hereford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

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Job summary

Herefordshire Council is recruiting two Careers and Employment Coaches for the Youth Employment Hub in Hereford. You will manage caseloads of young people aged 16 to 24, offering tailored support, mentoring and guidance to help them progress into employment, volunteering, education and training.

Join a dedicated team and work with partners to deliver outcomes. The role focuses on one-to-one coaching, action planning and holistic, person-centred support in a hub-and-spoke system across

Qualifications

• Experienced in providing information, advice and mentorship to young people aged 16 to 24.
• Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities and keep accurate records.
• Knowledgeable about barriers such as mental health challenges, disability, care experience, caring responsibilities and homelessness.
• Confident in building positive relationships with young people, employers, training providers and partners.
• Able to motivate and empower young people to build confidence and skills.
• Committed to delivering a high‑quality, inclusive and person-centred service.

Responsibilities

• One-to-one coaching and mentoring with young people aged 16 to 24.
• Action planning and careers guidance for progression to employment, volunteering, education, training, apprenticeships and work experience.
• Advocacy and partnership working with employers, training providers and partner organisations to identify opportunities.

Skills

Youth employment support

Caseload management

Mentorship

Careers guidance

Job description

Herefordshire Council is recruiting two Careers and Employment Coaches for the Youth Employment Hub in Hereford. You will manage caseloads of young people aged 16 to 24, offering tailored support, mentoring and guidance to help them progress into employment, volunteering, education and training.

Join a dedicated team and work with partners to deliver outcomes. The role focuses on one-to-one coaching, action planning and holistic, person-centred support in a hub-and-spoke system across