• Locations

  Street, Somerset

• Salary

  Up to £13 per annum

• Sector

  Social Care, Social Care & Health

• Type

  Temporary

Young Person’s Progression Coach – Kidderminster

📍 Kidderminster

💷 £13.50 per hour + Holiday Pay

⏰ 18.75 hours per week

📅 Temp – Perm

🔐 Enhanced DBS on Update Service required

Are you passionate about helping young people build confidence, develop independence and get on the right path?

We’re looking for a Young Person’s Progression Coach to join a service in the Kidderminster area, supporting young people to overcome challenges, build life skills and work towards a more positive future.

This is a great opportunity for someone who genuinely wants to make a difference to the younger generation, encouraging them not to give up and helping them recognise their potential.

Shift Pattern

• 2 long shifts per week
• Monday-Friday: 8am-6pm
• Weekend: 9am-6pm
• Shifts will be worked on a rota basis
• Expected to work 1 weekend long day per month
• 18.75 hours per week

What You’ll Do

You’ll work closely with young people to:

• Act as a key worker, providing consistent one-to-one support
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people
• Encourage and motivate young people to make positive choices
• Support young people to develop confidence, independence and essential life skills
• Help them overcome barriers and work towards their goals
• Support with education, employment, training and future pathways
• Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding and welfare concerns
• Build positive relationships and encourage young people to engage with support
• Get involved in activities and day-to-day engagement, helping create a positive environment
• Work alongside colleagues and other professionals to ensure young people receive the right support

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Understanding, patient and empathetic
• Passionate about supporting young people and making a genuine difference
• Confident building relationships and communicating with young people
• Motivated to help young people get on the right path and not give up when things become difficult
• Confident enough to get involved in activities and engage with young people
• Able to remain calm and supportive when faced with challenging situations
• Experienced working with young people or vulnerable individuals in a support, housing, youth work or social care setting
• Understanding of safeguarding and the challenges faced by vulnerable young people
• Flexible and able to work as part of a 7-day rolling rota

This is more than just a support role, it’s an opportunity to be a positive influence in a young person’s life, help them recognise their potential and support them as they take steps towards independence.

If you’re passionate about working with young people and want a role where you can genuinely make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.