Inspire - Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 9QX £23,810 - £27,036 per annum 37.5 hours per week Fixed Term until 31 March 2028 Reference: 0223 Required as soon as possible Your role This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Suffolk’s most energetic charities. The Charity aspires to see generations of young people empowered to raise their ambitions and realise their potential through the work that they do. We are recruiting for a Youth Development Coach to cover a period of maternity leave. As a youth employment coach you will help to deliver a service that provides information, advice, signposting and practical support for any young person seeking information on employment, education and progression routes to help them into paid work, work placements, employment, voluntary work (as a stepping stone into work and a way to get ‘work ready’), education, apprenticeships and/or training. Key objectives of role: Create innovative ways to engage and reach young people in rural areas that cannot access the main hub due to transport issues/links Proactively engage with external partners and local employers to ensure Labour Market Information (LMI) remains current Deliver impartial Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) and support with CV’s, job searching and interview preparation To proactively achieve outcome KPI’s of 55% of young people into employment and 25% onto further training or education To take personal responsibility for the understanding and application of the Inspire Suffolk Values Main responsibilities: Being the point of contact for local young people, referral partners and Parents/Guardians Understanding the labour market Working with young people who have a variety of different needs Deliver one to one and group workshops with specific focusing on employability skills, job searching and IAG – (engaging with caseload 4/5 times a month via phone/face to face) Work with the youth engagement manager to screen and match candidates to current and relevant local vacancies Effectively manage a caseload of young people, ensuring 100% of participants remain engaged Actively monitor attendance to opportunities and ensure all registers of learning are recorded and customer records updated Keep internal systems up to date daily including the VIEWS Customer Record Management (CRM) system to record customer journey alongside other data entry required as part of the role Networking with local organisations, businesses, and community contacts in your area Working collaboratively with partners to facilitate access to a wide range of support options for high need customers Adhere to Health, Safety and Safeguarding guidelines and ensure these are prioritised as part of the planning and delivery of sessions Work with the youth engagement manager to develop and maintain relationship with key stakeholders to maximise recruitment including attending monthly network meetings Support our team programme tutors on the 12-week programme within one to one coaching including attending residentials for 3 nights for 3 times a year Work alongside other Inspire teams to aid recruitment for programmes Build knowledge of external courses/programmes to aid your young people Benefits for working for Inspire include: Free parking at all sites additional annual leave gifted at Christmas free places on school holiday camps for staff with children aged 5 - 12 years old annual leave increase aligned to length of service and birthday leave. You will need a full driving license and car as this is essential for the role as you will be working in the Darsham to Felixstowe area. It is also a requirement of the role to have an Enhanced DBS check undertaken if one is not already held. If you have the right skills and experience to fulfil this role we would love to hear from you. Inspire is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace and we warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. You will need: Experience of working with young people from varied backgrounds; Youth Work qualification Enhanced DBS Certificate Full driving licence The ability to maintain good working relationships with a wide range of people. About us Inspire is a dedicated youth charity, empowering under 25’s to achieve a better future. Working closely with young people, we support their personal development and wellbeing, as well as helping them overcome obstacles and progress onto professional pathways. With over ten years behind us, we are looking forward to a future where we can have an ever-greater impact on young lives and their communities. More opportunities, more friendships, more understanding, more services and more happiness. We will offer you: Join our fantastic team and enjoy a range of benefits to enhance your own well-being, improve your work-life balance and most importantly make a difference to the lives of the young people we work with. Our benefits include: An extra day of annual leave for each year of dedicated service. A competitive salary that recognises your skills and dedication. Free spaces for your dependents at our holiday clubs, providing peace of mind for working parents. Free car parking at our centres for easy access to the workplace. And most importantly you will be making a real difference every day! How to apply To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter to Jackie Partridge, project manager (post-16) at: jackiep@inspirecharityuk.org Closing date: 6 June 2025.