Youth Development Coach
Up to 28k per annum
South London – Various locations (travel required)
At All Kids Can, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of background or circumstance. We work across schools and communities to provide meaningful, engaging and impactful support for children and young people through sport, education and creative interventions.
Founded in 2022, the STARTS Programme was developed through strong partnerships with SEN/SEMH schools, PRUs (Pupil Referral Units), and Alternative Provisions. Through our ongoing work in these settings, we identified a need to support young people struggling with attendance, engagement and academic progress. This is a flexible and tailored intervention programme. This role will support across several areas including, strengthening family relationships, set and reinforce positive behaviour expectations, promote health peer integrations and provide schools/professionals with reports on impact and progress.
If you are a dynamic, adaptable individual with a genuine passion for supporting children and young people, then this role could be for you.
Main Responsibilities
- Deliver structured and flexible sessions for young people referred to the STARTS programme, either 2:1, 1:1 or in small groups.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with children and young people, often facing complex or challenging circumstances.
- Work collaboratively with schools, families, and external professionals to provide consistent and joined-up support.
- Support transitions into or between educational settings, acting as a bridge and advocate for the young person.
- Provide tailored support to children with ADHD and other behavioural challenges, creating strategies to manage their behaviours and help them develop social, emotional, and cognitive skills.
- Use positive reinforcement, de-escalation techniques, and consistent boundaries to manage challenging behaviours and help children stay engaged in learning and activities.
- Track each child's progress and work closely with teachers, parents, and other professionals to ensure that strategies and goals are aligned
- Respond calmly and appropriately in moments of crisis, using approved techniques to ensure the safety and well-being of the child and others.
You will have:
- Experience working with children or young people (in education, care, coaching, or youth work settings)
- You will have the following traits in abundance: Empathy, patience, and resilience and be able to give examples where you have demonstrated these.
- Willingness to be flexible and happy to work across different sites and settings
- An understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice.
- A background in childcare, sports coaching, youth work or other relevant fields.
- Experience within SEN/SEMH, PRU’s is desirable.
