Development Coach - Youth Work

Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a positive difference in their lives?

Do you have a recognised JNC Youth Work qualification and at least three years' experience delivering youth work?

Would you love to use your experience to inspire, develop and support the next generation of Youth Work professionals?

If so, we'd love to hear from you!

The Role:

At Captiva Learning, we're looking for a passionate and experienced Development Coach – Youth Work to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about the Youth Work sector and wants to share their knowledge, skills and experience by supporting others through their apprenticeship journey.

You'll manage a caseload of Youth Work apprentices, helping them develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours they need to become confident, capable and effective Youth Work professionals.

The role is predominantly remote, with travel required to visit learners in their workplaces, carry out observations and attend occasional team and company meetings.

What you will be doing:

• Manage a caseload of Youth Work apprentices, supporting them throughout their apprenticeship journey and helping them achieve their learning goals.
• Assess learners' work and provide constructive, meaningful feedback to support their development and progression.
• Use professional supervision to assess learners' practice against apprenticeship knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs).
• Support learners to develop their professional practice, keeping them up to date with current Youth Work practices, developments and sector trends.
• Conduct regular progress reviews (every 10–12 weeks) with learners and their employers or mentors, agreeing targets and identifying any support needed.
• Carry out workplace visits and observations to assess learners' practical skills and professional development.
• Identify additional learning needs and adapt your approach to ensure every learner receives the support they need to succeed.
• Design and deliver targeted interventions where learners need additional guidance or support.
• Build strong relationships with learners, employers and internal colleagues to ensure a positive learning experience.
• Monitor learner progress, maintain accurate records and ensure all assessment and administrative requirements are completed within agreed timescales.
• Provide careers information, advice and guidance to help learners explore future opportunities and progression routes.
• Promote safeguarding, PREVENT, British Values, equality, diversity and inclusion throughout the learner journey.

You’ll be joining a leading national training provider at an exciting time of growth and expansion, working in a fun and supportive environment in an organisation with a strong focus on people and culture.

Expect regular catch-ups and socials with your team, surprises in the post and company-wide social events- we’re a friendly bunch.

The Benefits
- Bonus scheme of up to £10k on top of Basic salary
- 25 days holiday plus public and bank holidays
- Buy an additional 5 days annual leave
- Birthday day off
- Wellbeing day
- Christmas Shut down with three days paid leave
- Volunteer day
- Enhanced Sick Pay
- BUPA Healthcare Cashback plan
- Enhanced Maternity paid leave
- Enhanced Paternity paid leave
- Grandparent paid leave
- Bereavement paid leave
- Life Assurance
- Refer a friend bonus £1,000
- Electric Car Scheme 
- 3% pension contribution using pension provider NEST
- Shopping discount & cash back platform
- Employee Financial Wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Helpline
- Company events and social gatherings
- Appreciation gifts

About you:

We're looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference through education and has the confidence to motivate and inspire others.

You'll be a reflective practitioner with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You'll also be organised, proactive and able to manage your own workload, balancing competing priorities and deadlines.

Most importantly, you'll enjoy building relationships, sharing your knowledge and helping others realise their potential.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• A JNC-recognised Professional Youth Work qualification (essential).
• At least three years' experience delivering Youth Work directly with young people (essential).
• A genuine passion for Youth Work education and developing others.
• A Level 2 qualification in English and Maths.
• Experience using IT systems and online learning or virtual meeting platforms.
• A full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

It would also be great if you have:

• A BA (Hons), ideally in Youth Work or a related subject.
• A CAVA or similar assessor qualification, such as PTLLS, A1 or AET.
• Experience supporting apprentices or delivering training and assessment.
• A commitment to your own continuous professional development.

Why join us?

At Captiva Learning, part of Impact Futures Group, we're passionate about developing people and creating opportunities that make a difference.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Make a real difference to the development of future Youth Work professionals.
• Share your industry knowledge and experience with the next generation.
• Work remotely, with flexibility alongside the opportunity to connect with colleagues and learners face to face.
• Be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, learning and continuous development.
• Continue developing your own professional knowledge and skills.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're an experienced Youth Work professional who is ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of the sector, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and help us develop the next generation of Youth Work professionals.

About Us

Captiva Learning is part of Impact Futures Group; one of the UK’s largest independently owned training providers, delivering apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.

- Our expertise is underpinned by our Ofsted Grade 2 'Good’ accreditation, and learner-centric delivery is at the heart of our continual operational evolution to ensure our learners receive an outstanding learning journey 
- We are the 23rd best large employer in the UK and the 6th best education provider. 
- We have been awarded a prestigious 2-star accreditation for been an outstanding company to work for 
- We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitability qualified persons regardless of their race, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age 
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role

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