Youth Work Placement & Progression Coach

Shaw Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

Volunteer leave

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Learning & development

Diversity networks

Health & wellbeing

Flexible working

Job summary

Shaw Trust is seeking a Work Placement and Progression Coach to bridge education and employment for 16-19 learners. You will source high‑quality placements, ensure health and safety, and foster collaborative relationships with local employers.

You will also provide tailored careers guidance to help learners progress into their chosen career sectors, contributing to Shaw Trust's mission of social mobility and inclusive, purpose‑driven services.

Responsibilities

• Support 16-19 study programme learners in sourcing high-quality work placements
• Ensure health, safety and learning suitability of placements
• Drive collaborative relationships with employers
• Provide tailored careers guidance to empower learners to progress into chosen career sectors

Job description

Shaw Trust is seeking a Work Placement and Progression Coach to bridge education and employment for 16-19 learners. You will source high‑quality placements, ensure health and safety, and foster collaborative relationships with local employers.

You will also provide tailored careers guidance to help learners progress into their chosen career sectors, contributing to Shaw Trust's mission of social mobility and inclusive, purpose‑driven services.