Job description
Progression Coach
Key Community Salary: £26,121.54 – £30,148.97 per annum
(dependent on experience) 37 hours per week – permanent
Empower young people. Build trust. Change futures.
Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome challenges, build confidence and achieve independence?
Key Community is looking for a compassionate, motivated and resilient Progression Coach to join our Ofsted-registered supported accommodation service for young people aged 16-25. This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference by helping young people develop the skills, stability and support networks they need to thrive in adulthood.
Working within a Trauma-Informed and Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE), you will build positive and trusting relationships, provide practical and emotional support, and help young people work towards their individual goals.
What we offer
- Competitive salary.
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Employer pension contribution of 5% (or matched at 6%)
- Ongoing training, supervision and reflective practice.
- The opportunity to be part of an ambitious organisation committed to helping people thrive.
Operational hours are between 8am and 8pm, with a mixture of day, evening and weekend shifts (1 weekend in 3), and shared bank holiday cover on a rota basis.
Closing date: Midday on Thursday 29 October
Please return your completed application form to:
HR Department
Key Community
116 Baring Street, South Shields, Tyne & Wear. NE33 2BA
Or email to:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received. We may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received, so we encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Interview date: Tuesday 3 & Wednesday 4 November.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jo Benham Brown, Deputy Chief Executive, on 0191 496 9710
Key Community is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks.
To find out more about Key Community and the people we support, visit www.keycommunity.org.uk
Join us and help young people build the confidence, skills and stability they need to thrive.
- Employer: Key Community
- Location: Key Community are looking to employ a Progression Coach
- Salary: £26,121.54 – £30,148.97 per annum
- Contract type: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full time
- Category: Housing
- Closing date: 29 October 2026
This vacancy was advertised on North East Jobs. Always check the original advert and the employer’s documents before applying.
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