Youth Employment & Education Resilience Coach

Sovereign & Bale; Ealing; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in West London is looking for an Employment, Education and Resilience Specialist to help care leavers achieve their potential. This role involves working one-to-one with young people aged 16–24, assisting them with education and employment pathways. The ideal candidate should have experience in supporting individuals into education or employment, strong communication skills, and a genuine belief in youth potential. This position offers flexibility across West London.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people or care leavers into employment.
• Ability to build relationships with local stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills to motivate participants.

Responsibilities

• Support care leavers to build resilience and access education.
• Assist with CVs, job applications, and interview preparation.
• Connect young people with training and work placements.
• Act as a resilience coach providing ongoing support.

Skills

Experience supporting people into employment or education

Proactive and optimistic approach

Organisational and caseload management skills

Excellent communication skills

Empathy and resilience

Job description

A community-focused organization in West London is looking for an Employment, Education and Resilience Specialist to help care leavers achieve their potential. This role involves working one-to-one with young people aged 16–24, assisting them with education and employment pathways. The ideal candidate should have experience in supporting individuals into education or employment, strong communication skills, and a genuine belief in youth potential. This position offers flexibility across West London.