Youth Coach

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!Role: Youth CoachLocation:Reddish Hall School, Stockport SK5 6UYSalary: 21,563.28 per annum (not pro rata)Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.00am 4.00pmContract: Permanent, Term Time OnlyUK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Youth Coach to join our close-knit team at Reddish Hall School,part of Acorn Education.About the RoleAs a passionate and motivated Youth Coach you will support with the education, attendance and emotional well-being of young people who are accessing a bespoke education plan which includes off site provision. Lone working may be part of the role, as well as taking ownership and co-ordination of aspects of the young persons timetable.You would be the key worker responsible for communicating information around the young person, liaising with other school colleagues, parents and carers and external providers. As part of the role, you will be expected to write risk assessments, conduct pre-visit risk assessments and ensure relevant policies and procedures are followed.This is initially for one specific pupil who is on a bespoke timetable, with holistic and therapeutic input during part of the day. You will link closely with the SENCO and Wellbeing Co-ordinator.Who we are looking forThe perfect candidate will have the following knowledge/experience:An outstanding understanding of safeguarding protocolsExperience or training in Therapeutic Parenting and/or Trauma Informed ApproachExperience of working in a SEMH settingGood understanding of SEN issuesExperience of working with young people with significant mental health difficultiesFull UK Driving Licence (requirement)And the following characteristics:Resilience and patienceAt least a level 2 pass in Maths and EnglishA high degree of computer literacyA full, clean driving licence and business insuranceA commitment to the safeguarding and wellbeing of young peopleExcellent communication and organisational skillAbout UsReddish Hall School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 5 to 18, catering for pupils with social emotional and mental health difficulties, with a high proportion of pupils who have a diagnosis of ASC.Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build condence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.Acorn Education is the UKs leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the fifth year running.Why join Acorn Education?BenefitsYour health and wellbeing are important to us, so youll get an exceptional reward package including:Life AssurancePension scheme with options to increase your contributionsYour Wellbeing Matters access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checksAnd a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package thats right for you, including:A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroadCycle to Work SchemesElectric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverFamily Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.And thats not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so youll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.#1

Created: 2025-08-13