Careers and Employment Coach Youth Hub

Job Title: Careers and Employment Coach – Youth Employment Hub

Contract: Fixed Term until October 2027

Hours: 37

Salary: HC7 £ 33,119 - £37,563 per annum

Location: Blueschool Street, Hereford

Closing: 23/11/2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen due to the continued growth of Herefordshire's Youth Employment Hub. We are seeking to recruit two Careers and Employment Coaches to join our dedicated and supportive team.

As a Careers and Employment Coach, you will manage a caseload of young people aged 16 to 24, providing tailored support, mentoring and guidance to help them build confidence, overcome barriers and achieve their goals. Working in a holistic and strengths-based way, you will support young people to progress into employment, volunteering, education, training, apprenticeships and work experience opportunities.

You will work closely with the Youth Employment Hub Co-ordinator, employers, training providers and partner organisations to identify opportunities, coordinate support and deliver positive outcomes for young people. The role combines one-to-one coaching, action planning, careers guidance, advocacy and partnership working, ensuring each young person receives personalised support to move forward.

The Youth Employment Hub provides information, advice, guidance and practical support to young people aged 16 to 24 across Herefordshire. Based in Hereford city centre, we work with local partners through a hub-and-spoke model to ensure support is accessible across the county. The service is delivered in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people, helping them develop the skills, confidence and aspirations needed to achieve sustainable education, employment and training outcomes.

If you are passionate about supporting young people into education, employment and training and want to help shape brighter futures across Herefordshire, we would love to hear from you.

Come and join us on our Restorative Journey of Improvement to gain the best for children and families in Herefordshire.

As a Careers and Employment Coach, you will be:

• Experienced in providing information, advice and mentorship to young people aged 16 to 24, supporting them to make informed decisions about education, training and employment.
• Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities effectively, maintaining accurate records and delivering support to a high standard within agreed timescales.
• Knowledgeable about the barriers some young people face, including mental health challenges, disability, care experience, caring responsibilities and homelessness.
• Confident in building positive relationships with young people, employers, training providers and partner organisations.
• Able to motivate and empower young people to build confidence, develop their skills and achieve their goals.
• Committed to delivering a high-quality, inclusive and person-centred service.

A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:

• Salary range of £33,119 - £37,563 per annum
• Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum during the request period
• Flexible working: including the potential for job-sharing, part-time hours and agile working.
• Employee Assistance Programme
  : 24/7 access to support and counselling
• Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements)
• Pick your perks - our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.

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