Life Coach jobs in Tullibody

Parker Enterprise is recruiting experienced and motivated Youth Coach Advisers to join our Jobs Guarantee delivery team.

The Youth Coaches will provide end-to-end, personalised support to young people participating in the Jobs Guarantee programme, from referral and Initial Meeting through to job start, in-work support, transition and exit.

The role will focus on understanding each participant’s strengths, aspirations, barriers and support needs; developing individualised support plans; providing employability coaching; supporting job matching; coordinating wraparound support; and helping participants sustain employment or progress into apprenticeships, education or training.

The Youth Coach will also develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including DWP Work Coaches, Jobcentre teams, PeoplePlus, employers, training providers, community organisations and specialist support services.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the named point of contact for an allocated caseload of Jobs Guarantee participants.
• Contact referred participants within agreed timescales and support engagement throughout the programme.
• Complete comprehensive diagnostic assessments to identify strengths, aspirations, barriers, support needs, adjustments and employment goals.
• Co-produce and maintain Individual Support Plans and associated case-management records.
• Provide tailored one-to-one employability coaching and guidance.
• Support participants with confidence, motivation, CVs, applications, interview preparation, workplace expectations, digital skills, budgeting and travel planning.
• Identify and address barriers that may prevent participants from entering or sustaining employment.
• Coordinate specialist and wraparound support where required.
• Support participants to access relevant training, qualifications and development opportunities.
• Work with participants to identify realistic and appropriate employment goals.
• Support effective job matching and preparation for employment opportunities.
• Provide structured in-work support throughout the funded employment period.
• Respond promptly where there are concerns around engagement, attendance, confidence, workplace issues or job retention.
• Support re-engagement and re-matching where employment breaks down.
• Support participants to progress into sustained employment, apprenticeships, further education or training.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Jobcentres, DWP Work Coaches, PeoplePlus, employers, training providers and local partners.
• Engage with employers to understand recruitment needs and identify suitable employment opportunities for participants.
• Attend Jobcentre meetings, employer meetings, job fairs, partnership meetings and community events as required.
• Develop effective referral pathways with local support organisations.
• Maintain accurate and timely participant records and case notes.
• Ensure all activity and outcomes are appropriately evidenced.
• Work towards individual, programme and Parker Enterprise performance targets.
• Contribute to quality assurance, compliance and continuous improvement activity.
• Comply with all safeguarding, equality, data protection and organisational requirements.

Person SpecificationEssential

• Experience of supporting young people or disadvantaged groups in an employability, youth, coaching or similar setting.
• Experience of providing employability, careers, advice, guidance or coaching support.
• Ability to build rapport and engage young people who may face barriers to employment.
• Experience of completing assessments and developing individual support or action plans.
• Strong coaching, communication and motivational skills.
• Experience supporting individuals towards and into employment.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively and prioritise support according to need.
• Experience of working to targets and maintaining accurate records.
• Confidence working with employers, Jobcentre staff, partners and local services.
• Strong organisational and case-management skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft 365 and electronic case-management systems.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and data protection.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider team.
• Positive, resilient and solution-focused approach.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly across Fife, Stirling, Clackmannanshire and Perth & Kinross.

Desirable

• Experience of delivering publicly funded employability programmes.
• Experience of Jobs Guarantee or similar government-funded employment programmes.
• Experience supporting young people aged 18–24.
• Knowledge of the Scottish employability landscape.
• Knowledge of local labour markets across the delivery area.
• Existing relationships with local employers, Jobcentres or partner organisations.
• Experience of stakeholder engagement and partnership working.
• Experience of providing in-work support.
• Relevant qualification in employability, careers guidance, youth work, coaching or a related field.

About Parker Enterprise

Parker Enterprise Company Ltd is an established employability and training provider supporting individuals to overcome barriers, develop skills and progress into sustainable employment.

As a Jobs Guarantee delivery partner, Parker Enterprise will support young people across Fife, Stirling, Clackmannanshire and Perth & Kinross, working closely with PeoplePlus, DWP, Jobcentres, employers and local partners.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV together with a short supporting statement outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role.

Salary: £28,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Dunfermline, with travel across Fife, Stirling, Clackmannanshire and Perth & Kinross
Job Type: Full-time, Fixed Term
Reports to: Director

Parker Enterprise Company Ltd is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.

Pay: £28,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person