Youth Pathways Coach: Reengage NEETs to Paid Work

onlyFE; Worksop; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

41 days annual leave

Wellbeing support

Job summary

North Notts College, part of the RNN Group, is recruiting a Work Ready Coach to support 16+ NEET learners and those facing barriers to progression. You will design highly tailored journeys, build self‑esteem, and guide learners toward paid work, apprenticeships, or further education.

The role emphasises trust-building, personalised coaching, and cross‑agency collaboration to enable long‑term independence and economic participation.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Youth Work, Coaching, Mentoring, Careers Guidance or Education.
• Level 2 English and Maths (Literacy & Numeracy).
• Full commitment to Safeguarding, Prevent, Data Protection, and FREDIE policies.
• Willingness to undertake relevant professional training.

Responsibilities

• Re‑Engage the Hardest to Reach: Conduct sensitive community outreach to identify "hidden" NEET young adults in Bassetlaw, providing a safe, welcoming, and non‑judgmental entry point into college life.
• Deliver Tailored Skill‑Building: Co-create bespoke, individualised development plans that build self‑esteem, communication, emotional resilience, and functional workplace skills prior to job searching.
• Dismantle Barriers to Action: Work one‑to‑one with participants to overcome routines, personal hurdles, and psychological anxieties causing economic inactivity.
• Identify Bespoke Progression Pathways: Match newly empowered participants to suitable destinations, including paid work, taster days, supported work trials, or further education.
• Ensure Sustained Success: Provide dedicated transitional mentoring as young adults move into their progression pathways, acting as a supportive safety net.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Safeguarding Knowledge

Market Knowledge

Administrative & Digital Competence

Education

Level 3 (or above) qualification in Youth Work, Coaching, Mentoring, Careers Guidance, or Education

Level 2 in English and Maths

Job description

North Notts College, part of the RNN Group, is recruiting a Work Ready Coach to support 16+ NEET learners and those facing barriers to progression. You will design highly tailored journeys, build self‑esteem, and guide learners toward paid work, apprenticeships, or further education.

The role emphasises trust-building, personalised coaching, and cross‑agency collaboration to enable long‑term independence and economic participation.