Pupil Referral Unit Achievement Coaches x 2 (Youth Team)

Location:      PRU throughout London and remote working arrangements

Contract:      12 Month Fixed Term

Salary:           £26,000

Hours:           37.5 per week


We are seeking applications for Achievement Coaches to support the continued expansion of our Youth Programme.  You will deliver bespoke services to increase the confidence, skills, well-being and prospects of young people across the capital.

With a relevant background, qualification or experience in gang prevention you will drive innovative and high quality provision by coaching young people in order to inspire them, increase their resilience and raise their academic attainment.

The role will involve providing specific support to young people (15-16 year olds) who are involved in gang activity or are vulnerable to becoming involved in gangs and youth violence, enabling them to make the transition from a place where they have been excluded from school to sustained education, employment and training (EET) outcomes.

You will have the ability to form close and effective relationships with young people from a wide range of backgrounds, provide support and guidance and deliver motivational personal development sessions.

The post holders will be working within a Pupil Referral Unit and within the community and be managed by a Case Worker.

Key requirements: Please contact us if you have:

  • Have experience delivering impactful and engaging interventions to young people
  • Have a strong commitment to supporting vulnerable young people, with understanding of applying equality and diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion to support the young person’s journey throughout the programme
  • Experience of holding a caseload of service users
  • Knowledge of the exclusion process and experience of working with young people at risk of exclusions, as well as their families
About Us

Groundwork London works with communities across the capital to transform their lives and the places where they live. We have been at the forefront of social and environmental regeneration in London for over 25 years, and today we have a simple mission: to create better places, improve people’s prospects, and promote greener living and working.

We are passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny, and no one is held back by their background or circumstances.

Apply now!

Please send your application form and recruitment monitoring form quoting reference 971/PAC to londonjobs@groundwork.org.uk.  For further information and to discuss the role please contact Shae Wright at Shae.Wright@groundwork.org.uk or telephone 07736 135 265

Job Description and person specification

Application form

Groundwork London Prospectus

Closing date for applications: 28 March 2022

Appointment to this role is subject to an enhanced records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Groundwork London is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.