Youth Mentor
Would you like to help young people take their first big step into work?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a project that supports 16–24-year-olds with learning disabilities and autism, giving them the skills, confidence, and guidance they need to move into meaningful employment.
Please note: the salary scale is £26,228 - £32,083 per annum (depending on experience)
We are recruiting for a permanent Job Coach to manage a dedicated caseload covering the High Wycombe area.
The programme combines classroom learning with hands-on support. It has a strong track record, with around 70% of participants going on to secure paid jobs. As a Job Coach, you will work closely with a small group of young people with an EHCP, helping them prepare for and succeed in the workplace.
Day-to-day, that will involve:
- Approaching local employers to arrange supported work experience placements.
- Helping employers put the right adjustments in place, and giving advice on how to best support a young person with a neurodiverse profile.
- Supporting the young person with their role, tasks, and day-to-day workplace skills.
- Providing travel training so they can confidently get to and from work.
- Keeping families regularly updated and involved.
About You:
- You will bring an understanding of the challenges faced by neurodiverse young people and the confidence to build relationships with employers.
- Experience in roles such as Employment Advisor, Job Coach, Careers Advisor, Recruitment Consultant, Youth Support Worker, or Employer Engagement Consultant would be useful, but above all, what matters is your ability to engage, encourage, and support young people into work.
For an informal chat about the role, call the office and ask for Lawrence (contact details are on the Red 5 People website).
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