Futures Coach

We are seeking an enthusiastic and engaging Futures Coach to join our Futures provision on a full time basis. This role is all about supporting young adults as they navigate the important transition from school and education into adulthood.

Our work focuses on four key areas to help each learner build a meaningful and independent future: employment, independent living, community inclusion, and health and wellbeing.

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A day in the life of a Futures Coach would include:

• ​​Providing support and guidance to our learners going through the transition in life from leaving education to entering adulthood
• Encouraging learners to develop effective communication and social interaction skills as well as behaving appropriately in public settings
• Ensuring accurate individual personal student records are maintained
• Supporting the development of learners’ confidence, resilience and motivation enabling them to make informed decisions with support about their future
• Carefully planning activities and opportunities for learners in a safe way
• Assisting with completion of all necessary evaluations, reports and documentation as required
• Promoting learner independence at all times whether that is with interviews, taking public transport and all interaction in the community
• Seeking partnerships with adult social services and external professionals to support the successful transition of learners from education to adulthood

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Hours of work: 40 hours per week, working 40 weeks per year

Monday -  8:30am - 5:30pm

Tuesday – 8:30am - 5pm

Wednesday - 8:30am - 4pm

Thursday – 8:30am - 4pm

Friday - 8:30am - 4pm

You would also be required to work one evening per half term (approximately six evenings per year) and attend one annual evening event (approximately 4 hours).​

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​What makes us proud to work for AU

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Why join us?

See how we take care of our team- explore our great benefits online!​

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Apply now

If working in our futures service sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. To apply it couldn’t be simpler - just ‘apply’ to complete the application process.

If you have any questions and would like to discuss the role in more detail, please call the Talent Team on (phone number removed).

 Carly would be more than happy to help!

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Closing date: Friday 4th September 2026

Interviews Wednesday 9th September 2026

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Our commitment

We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. We ​will ​ensure ​that ​all our recruitment and ​selection ​practices ​reflect this.  Anyone with any form of disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in order to participate in the job application or interview process. As part of our commitment to providing reasonable adjustments, please let us know if you require support to complete your application.  

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Autism unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Any vacancy we have will be filled based on qualifications and best fit without any reference to race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

All successful candidates ​will ​be ​subject to disclosure and barring checks along with other relevant employment checks.