Youth Employment Coach – Support Neurodiverse Young Adults

About the role

This full‑time position supports 16‑24‑year‑olds with an EHCP, helping them develop the skills, confidence and workplace readiness needed to secure paid employment. You will work closely with a small group of neurodiverse young people, guiding them through classroom learning and real‑world work placements.

Key responsibilities

• Approach local employers to arrange supported work‑experience placements.
• Advise employers on necessary adjustments and how to support a neurodiverse employee.
• Support the young person with daily tasks, workplace skills and role responsibilities.
• Provide travel training to ensure confident commuting to and from work.
• Maintain regular communication with families, keeping them updated and involved.

Required profile

• Understanding of the challenges faced by neurodiverse young people.
• Ability to build strong relationships with employers and young adults.
• Experience in roles such as Employment Advisor, Job Coach, Careers Advisor, Recruitment Consultant, Youth Support Worker or Employer Engagement Consultant is beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to engage, encourage and support young people into work.

Required skills