Youth Mentor

Red 5 People Ltd; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Red 5 People Ltd. is seeking a SEND Youth Coach based in High Wycombe to support neurodiverse young people as they prepare for and enter the workplace.

You will work with a small group, arranging supported work experience, advising employers on necessary adjustments, and guiding participants through day-to-day workplace tasks. This role focuses on building relationships with employers, helping young people grow confidence, and providing travel training to enable reliable commutes.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the challenges faced by neurodiverse young people.
• Ability 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Understanding neurodiverse youngpeople

Employer engagement

Communication

Relationship building

Engagement and support of youth

Job description

Based in High Wycombe.

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 SEND Youth Coach, 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.