Youth Employability Coach & Work Placement Lead

AWD online; Tal-y-bont; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable training organization in Tal-y-bont seeks a passionate Youth Engagement Job Coach / Employability Work Placement Coordinator. In this full-time role, you'll mentor young people aged 16–19 to develop their employability skills, working closely with local employers. The ideal candidate has experience supporting youth, excellent communication skills, and a valid UK driving license. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits like a pension scheme, and a supportive work environment aimed at empowering learners.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme (5% contribution)

Laptop and mobile phone for agile working

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting or mentoring young people aged 16–19.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and welfare practices.
• Good IT skills with Microsoft Office, Word, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Engage with referral partners and employers to recruit learners.
• Mentor young people to develop employability and life skills.
• Source and monitor high-quality work placements.

Skills

Supporting or mentoring young people

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Creative problem-solving

Education

Teaching or training qualification (AET or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

A notable training organization in Tal-y-bont seeks a passionate Youth Engagement Job Coach / Employability Work Placement Coordinator. In this full-time role, you'll mentor young people aged 16–19 to develop their employability skills, working closely with local employers. The ideal candidate has experience supporting youth, excellent communication skills, and a valid UK driving license. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits like a pension scheme, and a supportive work environment aimed at empowering learners.