Youth Employment Coach

Red 5 People; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading youth support organization in West Yorkshire seeks a Youth Employment Advisor to help young people with EHCPs prepare for employment. You will arrange work experience placements, support employers in creating inclusive environments, and guide youth in developing workplace skills. Ideal candidates have experience in similar roles and a commitment to helping young people succeed. This position has a significant positive impact on the lives of participants.

Qualifications

• Experience as Employment Advisor, Job Coach, or similar roles is beneficial.
• Confidence in supporting young people into employment.

Responsibilities

• Arrange supported work experience placements with local employers.
• Advise employers on supporting neurodiverse young people.
• Provide day-to-day skills support for young people.
• Deliver travel training for commuting to work.
• Keep families involved and updated.

Skills

Understanding of neurodiverse young people's challenges

Ability to build relationships with employers

Engagement and encouragement skills

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 16–24-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.