Children and Young People's Residential Coaches

City Care Southwest is expanding We are looking for a number of dedicated and compassionate Children and Young People's Coaches to join our new residential provision.

At City Care Southwest, we believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to live independently in a happy, healthy, and nurturing environment- one where they feel safe, valued and empowered to grow into the best versions of themselves. Our mission is to provide care that supports children and young people to overcome challenges, build resilience, and thrive both now and in the future.

Working within a warm, homely residential setting, you will play a central role in supporting, coaching, and guiding children and young people aged 5 and 17. You will help them to attend school regularly, participate in positive activities, develop essential life skills, and build trusting relationships. This includes offering emotional support, helping them navigate day-to-day routines, and encouraging independence in a safe and structured way.

Your role will involve implementing personalised care plans, promoting positive behaviour, and working collaboratively with external professionals such as teachers, social workers, and healthcare providers. You will also take part in household tasks, contribute to planning engaging activities, and help create a warm and stable environment where each young person can feel at home.

Based in the heart of Plymouth, our home benefits from easy access to the city's schools, leisure centres, parks, and community recourses. This allows you to provide enriching opportunities that support each child's social, emotional, and educational development. You will be empowered to offer positive, engaging, and child-centred support that truly makes a difference.

We are looking for energetic, enthusiastic, and caring individuals who are passionate about making a difference. No two days will be the same – you might be leading activities or outings one day, teaching household and life skills the next, or accompanying young people to appointments and helping them maintain important family connections. Every day brings the chance to contribute to meaningful progress, celebrate achievements- big and small- and help shape brighter futures.

In this role you'll benefit from strong management support and the chance to be part of a close-knit team with a genuine family feel- a place where you are valued, supported, and recognised for the positive impact you make every day

Rate of Pay: £13.50 per hour

• Completely free on-shift meals and parking
• Training and Development Plans to meet your individual needs including NVQs and Career progression opportunities
• 28 Days Holiday pro rata inclusive of Bank Holidays and rising with service
• Additional; Overtime/On-Call/Sleep-in/Disturbance Rates
• Casual Dress Code
• Company Pension
• Days out and Activity days off site
• We are committed to progression from within and so offer a great training programme support you to develop your career.

Skills, Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Have or be willing to work towards a Level 3 Qualification in Health and Social Care.

• Have 12 months experience of working with Children and young people in a residential setting or similar.

• Have a good understanding of Adverse Childhood Experience and working in a Trauma Informed way.

• Excellent Communication Skills.

• Professional Resilience.

• Meet the requirements for a DBS

Desirable

• Full Driving License and Access to a vehicle

Pay: £13.50-£18.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Experience:

• professional children's work: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)
• NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (preferred)

Work Location: In person