Coach Found

As a Coach you work directly with Founders to support their engagement development and success throughout the programme.

You will provide day-to-day support encouragement and guidance to help Founders build confidence develop workplace behaviours and succeed in their placements.

Working as part of the coaching team and under the leadership of the Lead Coach you will help create a structured and supportive programme environment where Founders can thrive.

Please find a link here to the job description.

Founder Support

• Build positive trusting relationships with Founders.
• Provide day-to-day encouragement guidance and practical support.
• Support Founders to develop confidence communication skills and professional behaviours.
• Check in regularly with Founders to monitor progress and wellbeing.

Programme Delivery

• Support the delivery of group sessions and workshops led by the Lead Coach.
• Assist with activities focused on work readiness personal development and reflection.
• Encourage active participation and engagement during sessions.

Placement Support

• Support Founders preparing for and participating in placements.
• Check in with Founders during placements to ensure they feel supported.
• Flag any issues or concerns to the Lead Coach quickly.

Monitoring & Administration

• Maintain accurate records of engagement attendance and support provided.
• Contribute to progress tracking and programme reporting.
• Support the team to meet funding and programme documentation requirements.

Safeguarding & Wellbeing

• Maintain a safe and respectful environment for Founders.
• Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns in line with Catch22 policies.
• Escalate concerns promptly to the Lead Coach or Programme Manager.

Team Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with the coaching team and wider Found staff.
• Contribute ideas and feedback to improve programme delivery.
• Support a positive professional and supportive team culture.

Qualifications :

QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in youth work education employability support or coaching.

KNOWLEDGE

• Understanding of the challenges faced by young people transitioning into work.
• Basic knowledge of safeguarding principles

EXPERIENCE

• Experience working with young people or supporting individuals facing barriers to employment or education.
• Experience delivering or supporting group activities or workshops.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to encourage and motivate young people.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

OTHER

• Shares Catch22 values.
• Commitment to equality diversity and inclusion.
• Willingness to travel to placement sites if required.
• Willingness to undertake training and professional development.

Additional Information :

Salary: 19 per hour
Hours of work: Sessional work see below.
Contract: Sessional hours for pilot prorgamme completing on 31st July 2027 - possible future hours following successful pilot.
Location: On site in central London and one week on residential.

Hours will be Monday to Friday on the following weeks:

• w/c 04 May - 37 hours
• w/c 11 May - 42 hours (residential)
• w/c 15 June - 37 hours
• w/c 20 July - 37 hours (tbc)
• w/c 27 July - 37 hours (tbc)

See the benefits of working for Catch22 here.

Unless otherwise stated interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified so early application is strongly advised.

At Catch22 we value equality diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them a purpose and a good place to live.

Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.

Please note we will conduct an online search as part of our due dilligence checks for successful candidate(s). This will involve a search of all publicly available information online and in social media. 

Catch22s Commitment to Ban the Box

Catch22 is proud to have Banned the Box. This means that we do not ask for candidates to disclose criminal convictions at the application stage. Instead we invite disclosures at interview stage and encourage them at the offer stage. Please see our statement of commitment on hiring people with convictions for more information.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time