Youth Progression Coach: Empower Independence & Skills

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Redditch; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd is seeking a motivated Young Person's Progression Coach to support young people in the Redditch area. You will manage a caseload, provide consistent one-to-one guidance, and help young people build skills, confidence and independence for a positive future.

You will work with young people with varying needs, deliver personalised support plans, and accompany them to appointments while facilitating workshops and group activities to promote progression and resilience.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a caseload of vulnerable individuals, including those with complex needs.
• Experience working with young people in a support, housing, youth work or social care setting.
• Confidence delivering one-to-one support, facilitating workshops and encouraging participation in group activities.
• A calm, patient and empathetic approach, with the ability to manage challenging situations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• An understanding of safeguarding and the challenges faced by vulnerable young people.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key worker, managing a caseload and providing consistent one-to-one support and guidance.
• Build positive, trusting relationships and encourage young people to achieve their personal goals.
• Support young people with varying and sometimes complex needs, including higher-risk behaviours or challenging circumstances.
• Create, review and update personalised support plans focused on progression, development and independence.
• Help young people develop essential life skills, confidence and the skills needed for independent living.
• Support young people with education, employment, training and other pathways into independence.
• Accompany young people to appointments and external meetings, providing practical support and encouragement.
• Plan and deliver workshops, group sessions and activities to develop life skills, encourage engagement and promote positive outcomes.
• Help young people manage day-to-day challenges and overcome barriers to progression.
• Proactively engage with young people who may be difficult to reach or reluctant to access support.
• Identify, monitor and respond appropriately to safeguarding, welfare and risk concerns.
• Work alongside colleagues and partner agencies to ensure young people receive the right support.

Skills

Key worker experience

Caseload management

One-to-one support

Relationship-building

Safeguarding awareness

Communication skills

Job description

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd is seeking a motivated Young Person's Progression Coach to support young people in the Redditch area. You will manage a caseload, provide consistent one-to-one guidance, and help young people build skills, confidence and independence for a positive future.

You will work with young people with varying needs, deliver personalised support plans, and accompany them to appointments while facilitating workshops and group activities to promote progression and resilience.