Progression Coach – Youth Connect South West Full Time NEW

Fixed Term Contract (until August 2027)

Vacancy ref: YCSW132

Youth Connect South West (YCSW) was launched as a Public Service Mutual, limited company, and registered charity in the South West of England in November 2019 to provide a range of services primarily for the young people in the Bath and North East Somerset area.

This role is to identify, engage, and support Young People at high risk of becoming NEET (HRN) or young people who are NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) to enable them to overcome barriers, build confidence, and progress into suitable and sustainable destinations. The role provides tailored one-to-one coaching, employer engagement, and transition support in collaboration with employers, training providers, and specialist services.

Responsibilities

• Identification & Engagement
• Work with the Local Authority, schools/colleges, and partner agencies to identify and engage YP who are at risk of becoming NEET or who are NEET.
• Establish strong, supportive relationships with young people and their families to encourage participation.
• One-to-One Careers Coaching
• Deliver personalised one-to-one careers guidance and coaching, including development of tailored action plans.
• Support young people to identify strengths, skills, and aspirations while addressing barriers to progression.
• Work Experience & Employer Engagement
• Organise and facilitate employer engagement activities including mock interviews, workplace visits, and placements.
• Develop employer links and partnerships to create meaningful opportunities for young people.
• Tailor experiences of work to individual needs and future career goals.
• Specialist & Individualised Support
• Engage external and specialist services to reduce barriers (e.g., confidence, wellbeing, housing, SEND).
• Provide targeted support around CEIAG and confidence building.
• Transition & Progression Support
• Provide ongoing individualised support for up to 6 months during young people’s transition to EETV destinations.
• Monitor progress and offer interventions to ensure sustained engagement in education, training, employment, or volunteering.
• Monitoring & Reporting
• Track outputs and outcomes in line with project requirements, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Use feedback and evaluation tools to evidence improvements in resilience, confidence, awareness of opportunities, and sustained progression.

Application Details

Applications should be made using the YCSW application form, which can be obtained from our website:

For more information, call Ben on 07484 495946 or email

CVs will not be considered.

All completed applications are to be emailed to

Interview Date: Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 June 2026.

Safeguarding Statement

YCSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.

As this post involves working within one of these groups, we will require a Disclosure & Barring Service check and/or subscription to the DBS online service. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.

Please note that by submitting your application you are giving consent to the information that you provide being stored and used in the selection process. In line with the Data Protection Act 1998, all information about you will be securely held, with access restricted solely to those involved in the appointment process.

Southside Youth Hub, Kelston View, Bath, BA2 1NR