37 hours per week
Fixed term contract for 12 months
This role includes working within the community across the Isle of Wight.
Inspire futures. Empower change.
Are you ready to make a meaningful difference and support young people to take positive steps towards their future?
Island Futures is seeking a proactive, compassionate and resilient Progression Coach to support young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET), or at risk of becoming NEET, into sustained education, employment or training.
This is a targeted, person-centred role where you will work directly with young people across community, education and partner settings. You will provide tailored information, advice and guidance, helping individuals to overcome barriers, build confidence and engage in meaningful progression opportunities. Alongside this, you will play a key role in identifying young people at risk, tracking participation, and contributing to the Local Authority’s statutory duties, including NEET tracking, Activity Survey and the September Guarantee.
You will work collaboratively with schools, post-16 providers, Early Help, SEND services, Jobcentre Plus and wider partners to coordinate effective support and interventions. The role also includes contributing to re-engagement programmes, careers and IAG events, and employer-led opportunities.
This role supports our 2030 vision: that every young person on the Isle of Wight leaves post-16 education equipped with the knowledge, skills and confidence to thrive locally, nationally and globally.
What you will bring:
- Experience of working with young people, particularly those who are NEET or at risk of becoming NEET
- Ability to manage a caseload, assess need and deliver targeted, outcome-focused interventions
- Experience of providing information, advice and guidance to support progression into education, employment or training
- Strong partnership working skills and knowledge of local services
- Confidence in using data and systems to track participation and maintain accurate records
- Excellent communication and engagement skills
- An understanding of safeguarding, inclusion and supporting vulnerable young people
- A flexible, proactive and organised approach to outreach and service delivery
Our Values
We are proud to be part of Isle of Wight Council and reflect its core values in everything we do:
- Trust - We believe in each other and build strong, respectful relationships
- Empowerment - We support young people to make informed choices and take control of their futures
- Accountability - We take responsibility for delivering high-quality support and outcomes
- Motivation - We are driven to make a difference and deliver for our community
What we offer:
- A supportive, values-led team focused on improving outcomes for young people
- The opportunity to contribute to impactful re-engagement programmes and local priorities
- Strong partnership working across education, employment and community sectors
- Ongoing professional development and support
- A rewarding role where you can see the difference you make
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Julie Lambert at [email protected]
Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:
- Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
- Local Government pension scheme
- Discounted Solent ferry travel
- Island bus network discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff parking permit scheme
- Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
- National and local discounts & benefits schemes
- Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
- Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)
To discover more about our careers please visit Jobs and careers - Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.
We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees. We are an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community.
We are a Disability Confident employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.
The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination, and this is supported by;
unacceptable behaviour policy
employee code of conduct
The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via [email protected] if you would like to receive a copy.
The Isle of Wight Council reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than stated, if required. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your application promptly.
Please note, appointment to a regulated role will require you to provide additional personal details, including full employment history, referee information, and consent for any required safeguarding checks, as part of the Council’s commitment to safer recruitment and compliance with regulatory requirements.
This council and its schools recruit according to the council’s Recruitment, Policy and Procedure and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
For support completing your online application or for further information on how to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email [email protected]. Only applications submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.
We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. Please revisit our job page for alternate posts that may be suitable.
