Job Coach
Closing in 32 days (27 July 2026 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: £28,444 fte
Employer: Young Somerset
Location: Bridgwater or Taunton, Somerset,
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 27 July 2026 11:59 pm
About the job
Key information
Salary: The salary is £28,444 fte
Hours: 37 hours per week
Holiday entitlement is 27 days, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time staff), with an additional 5 days after 5 years service (pro rata for part time staff)
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: TBC
What will I be doing?
Do you feel passionate about supporting young people to gain employment?
Are you a strong communicator who can adapt your communication to suit a range of needs ?
Would you like to be a key part of the Somerset strategy to improve employment opportunities for young people?
Young Somerset is seeking to recruit Job Coaches to work with young people on a range of work-based learning programmes and across our Bold and Brave premises. The Job Coach role is key in providing appropriate support using Supported Employment Techniques and Systematic Instruction.
The role will be based in Bridgwater/ Taunton but the job will require county wide travel in order to provide our service to young people across the county. They may also be required to provide support at other Young Somerset enterprise venues, and to support other organisational events as appropriate.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
We would love to hear from people who have experience of working with young people in a variety of settings and who have a passion in providing appropriate support to deliver outcomes for young people that impact their employability, independence, health and social skills.
DBS check
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Supporting documents and information
Please read the Job Description here.
For an informal chat about this role, please contact Siobhan Gallagher, Head of Targeted Youth Services on 07508 932853 or Charlotte Joyner, Work Based Learning Manager on 07483040656
Start Date: TBC
Closing Date: 27 July 2026
Interview Date/s: 4 August 2026 Location TBC
To apply, complete the YS Application Form and YS Disability Questionnaire and email to people@youngsomerset.org.uk.
We reserve the rights to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so would encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.
To discover more about working for Young Somerset, visit our website