Youth Coach

Red 5 People; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity supporting individuals with Autism is seeking passionate individuals to help 18-24 year olds secure employment. Responsibilities include supporting job roles, enhancing skills, and collaborating with employers. The ideal candidate will have experience with Autism and a background in support roles. This is a full-time position based in Sheffield.

Qualifications

• Work or lived experience with Autism.
• Experience of working with people with support needs.
• Psychology graduate with relatable experience.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals by setting action plans and encouraging engagement.
• Help individuals prepare for voluntary work and/or paid employment.
• Increase confidence and communication skills.

Skills

Experience with Autism

Support needs experience

Communication skills

Education

Psychology graduate

Job description

Overview

Do you have a strong passion for Autism? Are you a proactive individual keen to identify new opportunities to support? Or maybe you have experience of supporting those with barriers and would like to join a fast growing charity who specialise in Autism support? The charity delivers employment and in work support to individuals with Autism to support them in the work environment or securing employment. Four days a week will be working with 18-24 year olds supporting them into employment. Many haven’t previously worked before so will need support creating CVs and building confidence. The other day will be spent carrying out in work support. You will be responsible for advocating for low and high level individuals in roles such as scientists, cyber security experts and more.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals within their job roles by setting action plans, encouraging engagement and helping them to settle in.
• Support individuals with employability skills and preparation towards voluntary work and/or paid employment.
• Increasing confidence and communication skills with the aim of supporting progression.
• 5-6 hours of contact time daily with participants.
• Working closely with employers to provide education on Autism and work on reasonable adjustments.
• Liaising with multiple agencies to best support participants in the role.

Qualifications

• Work or lived experience with Autism.
• Experience of working with people with support needs (e.g., tutor, teacher, learning support or teaching assistant).
• Psychology graduate with relatable experience, or experience as a support worker, hostel worker, careers advisor or employment advisor.

How to apply

Please apply via this advert. We aim to contact everyone. If you haven’t heard back, you can use the Send Us A Message form on the Red 5 People Contact page, and someone will be in touch within 72 hours. If you would like to speak to someone directly, please call the office and ask for David (the number is on the Red 5 People website).