Connected Coach

Job Description

Are you passionate about supporting young people? If so then you could be well suited to becoming a Connected Coach.

This is a position within a new service aimed at supporting better outcomes for young people while remaining, or returning, to live within their family networks. Connected Coaches work intensively with young people and their families to reduce risk and increase stability. It is an active and assertive outreach role, often based in the community. The Connected Coach role is varied, rewarding and an opportunity to contribute to a leading initiative, this is making a difference.

East Sussex launched the Connected Families Service for families with children aged 11-17 who are on the edge of care 2 years ago and our coaches are making a significant difference to the lives of these young people. The Connected Coaches Service brings together Connected Coaches, a Clinical Multi-Disciplinary team and allied professionals to enable proactive, tailored support for families at their point of need

As a Coach within the Connected Families Service, you will deliver creative, sustainable solutions, designed with families, for families. You will need to have experience of working with families who are facing tough times; you will have a particular affinity for working with young people aged 11-17, a belief that most families can be supported to stick together and that all young people have the right to a great future. Significant experience of working with neuro diverse children and adults, or mental health challenges, a background in youth work/positive activities would be a distinct advantage or if you can bring other skills such as an Occupational Therapist background or Speech & Language Therapist or Non -Violent Resistance training then we would be particularly interested in hearing from you. You will also need to meet the travel requirements of a county wide role.

We know that families’ needs do not fit into a neat 9-5 bubble; so, this post will include working flexibly across evenings and weekends, for which an out of hours supplement is included in the pay grade. We will support you through peer, management, and clinical supervision; and enable you to develop an area of expert practice, building on your existing skills or shining light on a new subject.

We are looking to recruit adaptable, highly motivated, skilled individuals with a diverse range of personal and professional expertise to help us deliver our vision. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an innovative program, working differently with families to support relationships, build resilience and smooth pathways.

We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community but particularly encourage those from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those who are disabled, male, who identify as LGBTQ+ or who are Care Experienced. We are working towards recruiting a workforce that reflects our community because we recognise the unique skills and experience that an individual brings.

To apply for this role please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests.

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification for the role.

Interviews will take place in-person at St Mary's House in Eastbourne, the date will be confirmed once the shortlisting has taken place.

This role is an opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life – be part of that change today!

I’ve worked with the council for over 10 years, and I stay here because I find it really rewarding. I know that I’m making a difference. Joe, Information Analyst

To request for more information, or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact Patrick Walsh, Operations Manager: [email protected]

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page .

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Additional Information

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.