Youth Intervention & Goals Coach

Horton Housing; Halifax; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks annual leave (plus bank hols)

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Horton Housing is seeking an Early Intervention and Prevention Coach for our Halifax-based scheme on a permanent full-time contract. The role involves supporting young people (16-25) with brief interventions, referrals, and goal setting, with strong collaboration across agencies.

You will process referrals, provide strength-based assessments, and assist with housing registrations, grants, and healthcare access. A driving licence and DBS are required, and a 6‑week leave entitlement applies.

Qualifications

• Understanding of challenges faced by young people (homelessness, ill-health, offending, unemployment).
• Experience with strength-based, person-led approaches to working with people.
• Ability to build effective working relationships and develop partnerships.
• Experience in developing action plans and providing coaching/guidance.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice.
• Effective communication and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Process referrals and carry out strength-based assessments.
• Help register with housing providers and apply for CLS grants.
• Support access to healthcare, benefits, education and training.
• Maintain regular contact to track housing applications and current circumstances.
• Collaborate with agencies to ensure appropriate services are accessed.
• Assist young people to identify goals and begin achieving them.
• Support from an apprentice and volunteers in the role.

Skills

Youth-focused support

Strength-based approach

Relationship building

Partnership working

Coaching & guidance

Trauma-informed practice

IT skills

Job description

Horton Housing is seeking an Early Intervention and Prevention Coach for our Halifax-based scheme on a permanent full-time contract. The role involves supporting young people (16-25) with brief interventions, referrals, and goal setting, with strong collaboration across agencies.

You will process referrals, provide strength-based assessments, and assist with housing registrations, grants, and healthcare access. A driving licence and DBS are required, and a 6‑week leave entitlement applies.