Youth & Employability Mentor

3 weeks ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom Sport 4 Life UK Full time

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people?

Are you seeking the opportunity to positively impact the lives of young people?

At Sport 4 Life, we’re committed to changing the lives of young people, we believe in giving young people the opportunity to create a better future for themselves. As a Youth & Employability Mentor, you will provide one-on-one mentoring to help young people develop their social emotional and mental health (SEMH) skills, build resilience, improve life skills and prepare for the world of work, working with key stakeholders such as schools and job centres.

We’re looking for an individual who is compassionate, driven, and eager to grow, with a genuine passion for engaging with young people.

Through personalised one-on-one mentoring, you will help them develop crucial social and emotional competencies, build resilience, and prepare for success in the professional world.

Sport 4 Life is driven by a set of values that define our mission:

- All that we do is focused on **CHANGING** the **LIVES** of young people.
- We are a **TEAM**:

- **QUALITY** runs through the core of the organisation
- We do not stand still - we are a **PROGRESSIVE** organisation

Ready to join our mission? Then here’s your chance to join us in shaping and supporting the next generation.

**Job Summary**
- Work in various locations predominately across Birmingham & Sandwell, working with disengaged young people (11 - 29 years) to deliver pre-planned one to one mentoring sessions.
- Support the development of EET and/ or NEET Young People by delivering mentoring sessions on life skills or employment opportunities
- Support a young person’s progression using a mix of holistic support and mentoring techniques, keeping a focus on achieving sustainable employment and/or training/education at all times

**Person Specification**

**Essential**
- A relevant qualification -youth work, childcare support, advice or guidance qualification, or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of CPD in youth education sector
- Recruiting hard to reach young people.
- 1+ year of working with 11-29 year old EET and/or NEET young people
- An infectious passion, enthusiasm & charisma
- Excellent organisation skills
- A fully enhanced DBS disclosure
- Ability and confidence to work alone
- A polite, professional appearance & manner
- High levels of self-motivation, energy and determination
- Evidence of commitment S4L’s vision

**Desirable**
- Level 3 in coaching & mentoring (or equivalent)
- Delivering personal development support
- Delivering quality client Information, Advice and Guidance.
- Managing a caseload of young people
- An interest in and passion for sport

**Application Deadline: Sunday 2nd June 2024**

**Interview Date: Friday 7th June 2024**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,000.00-£29,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 121


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