Young Person’s Progression Coach
Reference: JN -082026-224640
Type: Temporary
Location: Redditch, England
Industry: Social Care
Phone: 020 7419 8900
Young Person’s Progression Coach – Redditch
Pay: £13.50 per hour + Holiday Pay | Hours: Shift Work | Contract: Temporary/Ongoing
Are you passionate about helping young people build brighter futures?
We’re looking for a motivated and supportive Young Person’s Progression Coach to join a service around the Redditch Area, supporting young people to develop the skills, confidence and independence they need to progress towards a more positive future
Shift patterns:
Weekday: 8am - 4pm (Early)
1pm - 8pm (Late)
Weekend: 8am - 8pm (Full time staff required 1 shift every other weekend)
What You’ll Do
You’ll work closely with young people to:
- Act as a key worker, providing consistent one-to-one support and guidance
- Build positive, trusting relationships and encourage young people to achieve their goals
- Create and review personalised support plans focused on progression and independence
- Help young people develop essential life skills and confidence
- Support young people with education, employment, training and other pathways into independence
- Help young people manage day-to-day challenges and overcome barriers to progression
- Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding and welfare concerns
- Work alongside colleagues and partner agencies to ensure young people receive the right support
About You
You’ll bring:
- Previous key worker experience, ideally supporting young people
- Experience working with young people or vulnerable individuals in a support, housing, youth work or social care setting
- A calm, patient and empathetic approach
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- The ability to motivate and encourage young people to make positive changes
- An understanding of safeguarding and the challenges faced by vulnerable young people
- Flexibility to work a 7-day rolling rota with no night shifts
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine difference, helping young people build confidence, develop independence and take their next steps
If you have key worker experience and a passion for supporting young people, we’d love to hear from you