Do you want to help young people create a better future?
We’re looking for a Careers Coach to join our Flexible Response Team, supporting young people aged 16–18 who are not currently in education, employment or training (NEET). Based in Liverpool , you’ll also deliver services across the area, so flexibility and willingness to travel are essential.
About the Role
As a Careers Coach, you’ll use coaching techniques and your strong relationship-building skills to help young people explore their strengths, build confidence, and take positive steps toward their future. You’ll support them to overcome barriers and achieve goals—whether that’s moving into work, education, or training, or engaging in volunteering, short programmes, or wellbeing support.
You’ll work closely with young people, their families, and a wide range of professionals including support services, training providers, and employers. Collaboration is key to success in this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide tailored careers support to NEET young people aged 16–18
- Use coaching approaches to build motivation and confidence
- Track engagement and maintain regular contact
- Support progression into employment, education, or training
- Connect young people to wellbeing and mental health services
- Build strong relationships with families and partner organisations
What We’re Looking For
- Experience supporting people to achieve personal or professional goals
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work flexibly across multiple sites
- A Level 3 or 4 qualification in Careers Advice and Guidance is desirable
- Alternatively, 12+ months’ experience in a similar role with willingness to work towards a qualification
What We Offer
- Full training and ongoing support
- Laptop, mobile phone, and resources provided
- Travel expenses paid for excess travel beyond your main base
- A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in young people’s lives
- Opportunities for professional development; many of our Coaches move on to complete Level 6 training for more senior Adviser roles.
How to Apply
A full job description can be found at the bottom of this page.
The closing date for this vacancy is 15-Sep-2026
Interviews will take place on 18-Sep-2026 interviews will take place via Face to Face
If you would like more information or an informal chat about the position, please email Danielle.Kneale@careerconnect.org.uk and we can arrange a time to speak.
The Company
It’s an exciting time to join Career Connect. Over the last year we’ve made a positive impact to the lives of more than 90,000 people across the country.
Our vision is for a society where every individual realises their full potential. Our mission is to drive social mobility by enabling more people to access and succeed in education, training and employment.
We work in schools, in the community, and right across the criminal justice sector, delivering impartial, person-centred careers and transition support that changes lives. We also train those who work in advice and guidance roles, helping them to help others.
We’re continuing to increase our impact and reach – changing even more people’s futures for the better. We take an innovative approach to the services we provide, and we’re passionate about using feedback from those we support to shape what we do.
Our research amplifies the voices of those we support and helps inform positive change - for all our futures.
The Benefits
Flexi time
Perkbox (Multiple benefits)
Cyclescheme and
Car Lease scheme
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Flu Jabs/Glasses
Employee Assistance Programme
Generous Sick Pay
Staff Development
Placeholder title
- Amnah
- Careers Adviser
“I’m proud to work for a charity that cares so much for the people it employs and supports”
- Sean
- Team Manager
“Great opportunities for training, ongoing development and internal progression.”
- Jenny
- Careers Adviser
“I have great colleagues, and flexible hours that fit around my own family.”
We are committed to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults and expect our staff to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to DBS and staff who work in custody also have a prison clearance process.
We promote equality and diversity across all that we do and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Part-time workers are always welcome. Inclusion and diversity are a significant feature of our charity’s values, cutting across everything that we do.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we are keen to hear from applicants with disabilities. Around a quarter of our workforce have a disability. Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process.
We are proud to be recognised as an Investor in Diversity and one of the Top 10 Most Inclusive Workplaces with the National Centre for Diversity.
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