Youth Coach

Christian Action; Enfield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays (plus bank holidays)

Health care cashback

Employee assistance programme withCoun

Supportive working environment

Generous pension scheme

Job summary

Christian Action Housing in Enfield is seeking a Youth Coach to support young people aged 16-24 in our Supported Housing service. The role focuses on coaching for independent living, wellbeing, and pathways to education, employment and housing resilience.

You will build relationships with residents and professionals, lead life-skills workshops, and help with rent, benefits, and Universal Credit. The post is full-time, permanent, based in Enfield (EN3).

Qualifications

• A proven track record of enabling young people to achieve their goals.
• Resilience and flexibility in the way you work with others.
• A positive outlook with the determination to succeed.
• Coaching skills.
• Experience of working with safeguarding legislation and how it relates to working with young people and vulnerable adults.
• Ability to work with figures in order to advise on benefit claims and rent accounts.
• Experience of working in a busy environment and the positivity to take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Coaching young people to achieve independent living skills and move on from the service.
• Using a range of methods to get results and carry out essential life tasks.
• Engaging young people in education, employment and training.
• Building strong relationships with young people and external professionals.
• Develop, lead and support life skills workshops with the engagement team.
• Help residents with housing management, rent payments and benefits.

Skills

Coaching skills

Resilience

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Safeguarding experience

Rent accounting

Job description

Youth Coach

Location: Enfield, EN3

Salary: £31,273.74 per Annum

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Christian Action Housing

We are proud to be a local landlord and business, connected to our local community. Across Enfield, Barnet, Haringey and Waltham Forest we provide affordable housing, managing around 1400 homes and strive to provide more much needed services. We run essential supported living accommodation and services for young people, helping them to achieve independent living and a bright future.

Role Overview

Our youth coaches are an essential part of our Supporting Housing team. They provide excellent service and support to young people aged 16-24 yrs. Through coaching, discussion and guidance they help the residents in our service to work towards independent living. Our youth coaches inspire young people to know that they matter, that they can reach their goals and be the best they can be.

Key Responsibilities

• Coaching young people to achieve independent living skills and become an active part of society, in order for them to successfully move on from the service. This can involve all elements of the individual’s well-being including financial, mental and physical.
• Working creatively, using a range of methods to get results and achieve excellent outcomes. This includes working practically alongside a young person to carry out essential life tasks.
• Engaging young people in education, employment and training.
• Building excellent relationships with young people and all external professionals.
• Develop, lead and support life skills workshops in partnership with the engagement team.
• Supporting young people to maintain their licence agreement and all areas of housing management, such as paying rent and maintaining Universal Credit and Housing Benefit.

For full job description please view the attached recruitment pack.

What we are looking for.

• A proven track record of enabling young people to achieve their goals.
• Resilience and flexibility in the way you work with others
• A positive outlook with the determination to succeed
• Coaching skills
• Experience of working with safeguarding legislation and how it relates to working with young people and vulnerable adults.
• Ability to work with figures in order to advise on benefit claims and rent accounts.
• Experience of working in a busy environment and the positivity to take on new challenges.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Health care cashback scheme
• Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice
• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Generous pension scheme