Job Coach
Closing in 11 days (11 September 2026 5:00 pm)
Job details
Salary: £28,444 fte
Employer: Young Somerset
Location: Bridgwater/Taunton, Somerset, + Travel
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 11 September 2026 5:00 pm
About the job
Key information
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.
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.
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.
For an informal chat about this role, please contact Siobhan Gallagher, Head of Targeted Youth Services on 07508 932853.
Please read the Job Description Here
Salary: The salary is £28,444 fte
Hours: Part Time
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
Closing Date: 11 September 2026
Interview Date/s: TBC
To apply, complete the YS Application Form and YS Disability Questionnaire and email to people@youngsomerset.org.uk.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates are found so would encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.
Applications from candidates who have previously applied for this position will not be considered at this time.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
To discover more about working for Young Somerset, click here