Progression Coach

Location: Durham

Reference: SCS327

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Pay: Up to £14.60 per hour

Our client in Durham is recruiting for a progression Coach for a 3 month contract within the Children and Young People’s Services.

Within the post 16 team the role would be a county wide. You will be expected to work with unemployed young people (NEETs) aged between 16 and 19 years old (up to the age of 24 if they have an education health care plan).

You will be responsible for engaging these young people with an aim to raise their aspirations, inform them of their options and guide them into positive activities such as education, employment and training.

Within the pre 16 the role will include working in schools across County Durham to complete workbooks with students who are at risk of becoming ‘NEET’.

The role will be mainly based in South Schools but if service need is required travel to other schools may be needed.

The client would like someone who is motivated and keen to make a difference to young people’s future steps in life and not be afraid of a challenge.

Essential to apply for the role-

• Level 2 qualification in Information, Advice and Guidance,Youth Work or a relevant subject, with a willingness to work towards a Level 3 qualification in “Information, Advice and Guidance” if opportunity available.
• Experience of working with young people who are vulnerable or NEET, their parents/carers and other professionals.
• Experience of providing information, advice, guidance and support to young people.
• Experience of working in partnership with employers, education and training providers.
• Experience of delivering planned interventions that lead to improved outcomes for young people.
• Experience of planning and delivering group work activities to targeted groups of young people.
• Experience of managing a caseload.

Skills/Knowledge-

• Understanding of issues/barriers relating to young people who are vulnerable or NEET and their progression into education, employment or training.
• A person-centred, empathetic and non-judgemental approach to working with young people.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of individuals, including parents/carers, employers and colleagues in education, care and health as appropriate.
• Ability to use ICT including Outlook and Microsoft Office.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good written skills and an ability to produce clear and understandable action plans and reports. Good organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
• Effective negotiation skills.

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• Up to date CV
• ETW in the UK (Passport/Visa)
• Enhanced DBS applicant copy
• Level 2 qualification in Information, Advice and Guidance, Youth Work or relevant subject

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