Youth Coach - Full-time

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Job Title:
Youth Coach

Location:
Heath Farm College, Maidstone, ME16 0ER

Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am - 4.00pm

Salary: £23,000 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract:
Permanent | Term Time Only

Start:
August 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

As a Youth Coach at Heath Farm College, you'll support students' behaviour, wellbeing and engagement, delivering targeted interventions that help young people develop positive behaviours, regulate emotions and re-engage with learning. Working with colleagues, families and external professionals, you'll help create a safe, inclusive environment where every student can thrive.

• Support students' behaviour, wellbeing and emotional regulation.
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions.
• Implement behaviour plans and support bespoke learning programmes.
• Build positive relationships with families and professionals.
• Complete records, risk assessments and follow safeguarding procedures.
• Contribute to whole-school behaviour and wellbeing initiatives.

• GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or equivalent).
• Experience in youth work, coaching, mentoring, education, care or a similar role.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Patience, resilience and a positive, proactive approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A full UK driving licence.

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

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.