Life Skills Coach

6 months ago


WestonsuperMare, United Kingdom North Somerset Council Full time

Job description

**This is a secondment opportunity available to North Somerset Council Staff. Please ensure you have the permission of your line manager before applying.**

**Secondment opportunity as the Life Skills Coach for Care Leavers**.

We are now in the exciting position to offer a member of staff in the Care Leavers Team an opportunity to express an interest in the Life Skills Coach Post which is grant funded for 1 year.

The Post is based upon teaching the life skills needed for independence to our children in care age 16 plus up to age 18 and then supporting Care Leavers age 18 plus who may need additional support to develop their independence skills.

The Post will also train Foster Carers in preparing young people to become more independent and will work alongside Housing Providers to develop Life Skills support to our young people age 16-21.

As the Life Skills Coach you will deliver your teaching / support based upon the resource Get Ready For Adult Life (GRAL) which North Somerset has recently reviewed and separated into 2 training packs one for under age 18 and one for over age 18.

This post is new to North Somerset and will require the postholder to show initiative and creativity when it comes to delivering support / teaching young people and their Carers / Housing Projects. You will also be required to work closely with the Housing Advice Worker for Care Leavers and the Homelessness Reduction Lead Leaving Care PA.

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**Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.**

**Want to know more and apply?**

For an informal discussion, please contact **Liza Zakheim, Team Manager **on **01275 882166/07825 341286.**

**Anticipated interview date**:TBA

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

**North Somerset Council - Open, Fairer, Greener.



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