Independent Living Skills Coach

The Salvation Army, Weymouth, Dorset

Independent Living Skills Coach

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The Salvation Army, Weymouth, Dorset

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 days ago, 20 Jun | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 5f99097837734c00afab86a97276788d

Location ref: Weymouth, Dorset

Full Job Description

Imagine this… A person has just moved into West Farm after months of instability, They're unsure, maybe guarded, but you start by cooking a simple meal together. Over time, you help them learn to budget, manage a tenancy, and rebuild confidence. You're not just teaching skills, you're helping someone believe they can thrive independently, while knowing they've got someone they can trust walking alongside them. The opportunity We have a role available offering weekday working Mon - Fri 6pm > 9pm. As an Independent Living Skills Coach, you'll walk alongside them, helping them cook a meal, budget for bills, apply for college, or simply believe in themselves again. What you'll be doing

  • Act as a coach and keyworker, co-creating 'My Journey' plans.
  • Build supportive relationships rooted in trust and respect.
  • Deliver life skills sessions, activities and accredited programmes.
  • Support young people before, during, and after they move on to independence.

    A natural coach - someone who can inspire, guide and encourage.
  • Empathy for young people with complex needs and resilience when challenges arise.
  • Creativity to find solutions that unlock potential.

    A registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Salvation Army Homes is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness.
  • Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement.

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/independent-living-skills-coach-127001073

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