Youth Pathways Coach – Mental Health & Education

Get Set UK Group; Colchester (VT); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays

Healthcare and wellbeing support

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Get Set UK in Colchester is hiring a Youth Personal Worker to support North Essex youths aged 16–26 who are not in education, employment or training, or at risk. You will visit multiple venues, build trust, and guide clients toward courses, training or work-readiness activities.

You will coordinate with CAMHS and community services, travel between venues daily, and meet engagement and outcome targets while safeguarding and maintaining case notes.

Qualifications

• Paid experience working with young people or vulnerable groups.
• Ability to build trust with young people and families.
• Understanding of barriers to learning and work for mental health needs.
• Track record of delivering against targets and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Meet young people one-to-one in safe community settings and build a plan they own.
• Turn goals into action plans for education, training or work.
• Join multi-agency meetings and share information with partners.
• Talk to local employers to create opportunities and referrals.
• Spot safeguarding concerns and keep accurate case notes.

Skills

Youth work

Mentoring

Education liaison

Employability

Mental health support

Driving licence

Tools

Vehicle access

Job description

Get Set UK in Colchester is hiring a Youth Personal Worker to support North Essex youths aged 16–26 who are not in education, employment or training, or at risk. You will visit multiple venues, build trust, and guide clients toward courses, training or work-readiness activities.

You will coordinate with CAMHS and community services, travel between venues daily, and meet engagement and outcome targets while safeguarding and maintaining case notes.