Youth Employability Coach - Home-Based with Travel

The Fedcap Group; Blackburn; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Benefits scheme £500

Cycle to Work

Pension 5% match

Life insurance 4x salary

Health and wellbeing support

Digital gym

Mindfulness resources

Virtual GP

Job summary

The Fedcap Group is seeking an Employment Facilitator/Trainer in Lancashire to help young people build confidence, skills and resilience for sustainable work. You will blend group learning with tailored one-to-one support, guiding participants through communication, teamwork and digital skills while connecting them with employers and local services.

Role involves travel and outreach across East and Central Lancashire, with a focus on real progression towards employment and practical job-search

Qualifications

• Experience in employability, youth work, education, careers, coaching or training.
• Ability to engage and motivate young people and build confidence.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging, interactive group sessions that build practical life, workplace and employability skills.
• Support young people to develop communication, teamwork, problem-solving, resilience, digital skills and positive workplace behaviours.
• Provide tailored one-to-one coaching and guidance, helping participants understand their strengths, identify goals and develop realistic progression plans.
• Help young people understand the world of work and build the confidence and workplace readiness they need to secure and sustain employment.
• Deliver practical support with CVs, applications, job searching, interview preparation and understanding employer expectations.
• Work alongside employers and colleagues to ensure learning reflects current local labour market needs and workplace expectations.
• Monitor participant engagement and progress, adapting learning and support to ensure each young person receives the right intervention at the right time.
• Work collaboratively with Job Brokers, Jobcentre Plus, employers, training providers, community organisations and other partners.
• Develop and maintain engaging learning materials, guides, handouts and other resources to support personal development, employability and progression.

Job description

The Fedcap Group is seeking an Employment Facilitator/Trainer in Lancashire to help young people build confidence, skills and resilience for sustainable work. You will blend group learning with tailored one-to-one support, guiding participants through communication, teamwork and digital skills while connecting them with employers and local services.

Role involves travel and outreach across East and Central Lancashire, with a focus on real progression towards employment and practical job-search