Youth Work Coach - SEND/SEMH, Employment and Independent Living

Youth Work Coach - Autism and Supported Work Experience We are looking for two experienced Youth Work Coaches to support a young person who is approaching 18 and whose longer-term ambition is to work within youth work. The young person is autistic and has additional SEND/SEMH needs. Applicants should therefore have direct experience working with autistic young adults or older teenagers. The purpose of the role This is a supported work-experience and vocational-development role. The aim is to help the young person understand, practise and gradually take on the real skills and responsibilities involved in youth work. Initially, this will involve structured 2:1 coaching focused on communication, professional behaviour, routines, boundaries, teamwork and practical workplace skills. As confidence and readiness develop, the young person will be supported to assist within appropriate small-group practical workshops. This will provide real-world experience of contributing to sessions, supporting others and understanding how a professional youth worker operates in practice. You will act as both a coach and professional role model, helping the young person build the skills needed for future work experience and employment. Areas of development may include: Understanding the role and responsibilities of a youth worker Appropriate communication with young people and adults Professional boundaries Preparing for and arriving at work appropriately Following instructions and ..... full job details .....