Job Description
helping you to live your best life
Active Tameside is a registered charity. We’re here to inspire the people of Tameside into living healthier, happier and more active lives.
We are looking to recruit two enthusiastic and energetic Life Skills and Independence Coaches to become part of our Everybody Can service, promoting life skills and independence through various projects and developing children, young people and adults holistically.
The role holders will be responsible for the support of children, young people and adults with additional needs who can display challenging and extreme behaviors due to social, emotional and learning needs.
Working with some of the most challenging children, young people and adults in the borough from various backgrounds including disability and those with severe autism, looked after children, social isolation, behavioural needs, we will expect this person to deliver with a person centered approach, looking at the holistic development of complex individuals while providing an inspiring experience that engages all.
The Life Skills and Independence Coach will also be accountable for implementing (with support) quality sessions ensuring good order and discipline in accordance with Active Tameside policies.
In return we can offer you the opportunity to play a major role in the provision of an excellent service. Ongoing training and development will be provided.
Active Tameside is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and it is expected that all applicants will share this commitment. DBS checks will be carried out on successful candidates subject to post requirement.
For more information please visit: https://www.activetameside.com/job/life-skills-and-independence-coach/
How to apply
To apply for this position please fill out the form online or alternatively with an application form and return it to HR@activetameside.com or Human Resources, Active Tameside, Active Ken Ward, Hattersley Road East, Hattersley, Hyde, SK14 3NL. Application forms can be found on www.activetameside.com or email HR@activetameside.com. For help or advice in completing the application form please contact Human Resources on 0161 366 4814.