Youth Coach

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title:         Youth Coach

Location:         Red Kite School, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire

Hours:             40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30 – 16.00

Salary:             £18,832.35 per annum 

Contract:         Permanent, term time only

We are looking for a Youth Coach to join our outstanding team at Red Kite School in Princes Risborough!

About the role

As a 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 person’s 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 young person who is on a bespoke timetable, with holistic and therapeutic input during part of the day.

You do not necessarily need experience of working in schools to apply for this job. We welcome applications from those from a wide range of backgrounds, such as youth workers, coaches, ex-army, outdoor careers etc. It is about the right person with the right attitude, who can effectively build a relationship and trust with our young person. A down to earth approach with strong boundaries, and a sense of humour is a must!

Essential:

• Educated to GCSE C/4 or above in English and Maths or equivalent.
• Experience of working in a career with acquired skills which can be transferred to this role
• Skills using computer databases and common programmes.
• High standard of report writing.
• Experience working in a challenging environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to drive and willingness to drive pupils to and from provision / home etc in school vehicles.  Own vehicle is essential due to the location of the school, no public transport is available.
• Good personal organisational skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and in teams

About us

Red Kite is a brand-new independent special educational needs school which will cater for up to 60 pupils with social and emotional health needs. 

The school is based in the beautiful market town Princes Risborough in Buckinghamshire. This is an exciting opportunity for anybody who wants to be a part of the successful development of a brand new setting and make a difference to education of our pupils. 

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

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.