Youth Coach

Outcomes First Group; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Vista benefits

Health discounts

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family growth support

Job summary

Heath Farm College in Maidstone is seeking a Youth Coach to support students’ behaviour, wellbeing and engagement. You will work with teaching staff, wellbeing and pastoral teams to help learners regulate emotions, re-engage with learning and develop positive behaviours, both on campus and off-site.

The role involves delivering 1:1 and small-group sessions, implementing behaviour plans, coordinating with families and external professionals, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• English and Maths at Grade C/4 or equivalent.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group wellbeing sessions.

Responsibilities

• Support and monitor student behaviour, including managed returns to class
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group wellbeing sessions, supporting emotional regulation and self-management
• Implement agreed behaviour and wellbeing strategies across the school
• Act as a point of contact between school, families, and external professionals
• Support students following bespoke timetables, including off-site provision
• Plan and write risk assessments, ensuring compliance with school policies and safeguarding procedures
• Provide on‑call support to staff when required
• Contribute to whole‑school behaviour initiatives, rewards systems, and student responsibilities
• Coach students in emotional regulation, self‑management, and positive choices
• Maintain accurate records of interventions and monitor their impact

Skills

Behaviour support

Wellbeing sessions

Emotional regulation

Risk assessments

Interventions planning

Job description

As a Youth Coach at Heath Farm College, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting students' behaviour, wellbeing, and engagement. Working closely with teaching staff, the wellbeing team, and pastoral leads, you will help young people regulate, re-engage with learning, and develop positive behaviours. Your work will include both in-school and off-site support, delivering tailored interventions and helping students access bespoke timetables, off-site learning, and personal development opportunities. Lone working may be required as part of this role.

• Support and monitor student behaviour, including managed returns to class
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group wellbeing sessions, supporting emotional regulation and self-management
• Implement agreed behaviour and wellbeing strategies across the school
• Act as a point of contact between school, families, and external professionals
• Support students following bespoke timetables, including off-site provision
• Plan and write risk assessments, ensuring compliance with school policies and safeguarding procedures
• Provide on‑call support to staff when required
• Contribute to whole‑school behaviour initiatives, rewards systems, and student responsibilities
• Coach students in emotional regulation, self‑management, and positive choices
• Maintain accurate records of interventions and monitor their impact
  The ideal candidate will have:
• English and Maths, Grade C/4 or equivalent
• Experience in a career with transferable skills relevant to this role
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Patience, empathy, and resilience when working with complex behaviours
• Willingness to learn, reflect, and implement new strategies to support student
• A full UK driving licence
  We are an independent specialist sixth form college that caters for young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. We offer a unique and stimulating environment where every student is able to make outstanding progress in their personal development and enjoy success in their education.

Heath Farm College is situated in Maidstone and has capacity to support up to 58 students. The provision facilitates a professional post 16 provision for students with EHCPs who are not ready for a large FE college or large school/academy 6th Form provision. At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co‑occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity. We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support