Youth Employment Coach

Guadalupe Regional Medical Center; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A youth support organization in Wakefield is seeking a Youth Employment Advisor to help young people with EHCPs transition into the workforce. You will build relationships with local employers and assist young individuals in developing workplace skills. A background in employment coaching or youth support is beneficial. This role requires strong communication skills and an understanding of neurodiversity. Competitive support and training are offered.

Qualifications

• Understanding of challenges faced by neurodiverse young people.
• Experience in roles like Employment Advisor or Youth Support Worker is useful.
• Confidence in building relationships with employers.

Responsibilities

• Arrange supported work experience placements with local employers.
• Advise employers on supporting neurodiverse young people.
• Provide travel training for workplace commutes.
• Engage families in the employment process.

Skills

Relationship building

Understanding neurodiversity

Communication

Employability coaching

Job description

Would you like to help young people take their first big step into work? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a project that supports 1624-year-olds, giving them the skills, confidence, and guidance they need to move into employment.

The programme combines classroom learning, covering maths, English, and employability, with hands-on support. It has a strong track record, with around 70% of participants going on to secure paid jobs.

As a Youth Employment Advisor, You Will Work Closely With a Small Group Of Young People With An EHCP, Helping Them Prepare For And Succeed In The Workplace. Day To Day, That Will Involve

• Approaching local employers to arrange supported work experience placements
• Helping employers put the right adjustments in place, and giving advice on how to best support a young person with a neurodiverse profile
• Supporting the young person with their role, tasks, and day-to-day workplace skills
• Providing travel training so they can confidently get to and from work
• Keeping families regularly updated and involved
  
  

This is a rewarding role where you will see the direct impact of your work.

About You

You will bring an understanding of the challenges faced by neurodiverse young people and the confidence to build relationships with employers.

Experience in roles such as Employment Advisor, Job Coach, Careers Advisor, Recruitment Consultant, Youth Support Worker or Employer Engagement Consultant would be useful, but above all, what matters is your ability to engage, encourage, and support young people into work.

How To Apply

Please apply via this advert. All applications will be reviewed. If you have not heard back within 72 hours, you can also get in touch via the Send Us a Message form on the Red 5 People website and a member of the team will respond.

For an informal chat about the role, call the office and ask for Lawrence (contact details are on the Red 5 People website).

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