Engagement and Inclusion Skills Coach

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC624361
Salary Range: £27,780 - £30,564 per annum
Work Location: Countywide, Hampshire (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37 (part-time hours will be considered)
Contract Type: Permanent 
Closing Date: 12 July 2026
Interview Date: 22 July 2026

The Role:

As an Engagement and Inclusion Skills Coach, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to transforming lives through learning. Working across both Young People’s Learning and Adult Learning provision, you will support individuals to re-engage with education, overcome barriers and achieve their goals. You’ll deliver high-quality, inclusive pastoral and wellbeing support, helping learners from a wide range of backgrounds build confidence, develop resilience and gain the skills they need for future success.

Working closely with safeguarding colleagues, you will ensure support for vulnerable and at-risk learners is responsive and tailored to individual needs. By building strong, trusted relationships, you will empower learners to take ownership of their progress, raising aspirations and encouraging sustained engagement, attendance and progression. This is a rewarding role where you will make a lasting difference, helping learners achieve positive outcomes and move forward with confidence.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver targeted 1:1 and small group interventions, supporting wellbeing, motivation, confidence and overcoming practical barriers to learning.
• Support learners to develop coping strategies, build positive routines and access appropriate support services.
• Contribute to the development, review and delivery of Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) and behaviour and attendance contracts.
• Promote good attendance and sustained engagement by identifying early signs of disengagement and implementing timely interventions.
• Provide support in community or work-based settings where required, working with employers and partners to create positive and supportive learning experiences.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience supporting learners in education, training or community settings.
• Strong understanding of inclusive practice, pastoral support and learner wellbeing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond effectively to individual needs and challenges.
• Good organisational and digital skills, with the ability to manage your workload independently.
• A learner-centred approach, with high expectations and a genuine belief in every learner’s potential.
  
  

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Engagement and Inclusion Skills Coach role, team and our values. The ‘About you’ section explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.

Why join us?

• Make a meaningful impact, helping learners achieve positive, lasting outcomes across Hampshire.
• Join a high-performing, supportive organisation recognised for delivering high-quality services.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here. 
  
  

We are recruiting for two roles: one primarily supporting the north of the county and one primarily supporting the south. Your office base will be the HCC office closest to your home address from the following: X-Perience Youth Centre (Fareham), Dame Mary Fagan House (Basingstoke) or Elizabeth II Court (Winchester), however much of your time will be spent supporting learners out in the community. 

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK.

Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Learning Support Coach, Inclusion Coach, Skills Coach, Pastoral Support Coach, Learning Mentor, Engagement Coach.

Travel Requirements:

You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire, and it is essential that you have a current drivers’ licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.

Additional Information:

Engagement and Inclusion Skills Coach Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements:

The post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

For general enquiries, please contact care.careers@hants.gov.uk 
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Amy Beadell, Dev. Manager Quality Learning Success, on Amy.Beadell@hants.gov.uk