Youth Mentor

**Part time Youth Mentor 16 hours - Raising Aspirations in Young People**

Here at Ongo, we believe everyone has the potential to be great. It’s what drives us to come to work and do our jobs every day.

Most people know us as a landlord providing homes to 10,000 people and their families. But homes aren’t our business, people are.

Ongo Communities is part of the Ongo group, a charity that supports at least 700 people each year to be empowered to improve their lives.

**The role**

We are seeking an experienced youth worker/mentor to join our innovative Raising Aspirations project, working directly with young people from age 8 upwards, in our communities primarily in Westcliff in Scunthorpe with a salary **pro rata** **of** **£25,433 **to join our small, friendly, and busy team.

The aim is to work with young people on our estates to inspire, encourage and empower them to grow to their full potential as involved members of our communities, and wider.

The role includes two evening sessions per week in our Westcliff based youth club
- Skills and ability to engage, mentor and support young people
- A keen interest and understanding of the issues and factors faced by young members of the community and in particular those aged 8 upwards
- Ability to design and lead a range of activities for young people aged 8 to 18
- The postholder must undertake an enhanced DBS check due to the nature of the post
- Plus, ideally a mentoring, coaching or youth work qualification

The closing date is 28thApril 2023

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 16 per week

**Salary**: £25,433.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Scunthorpe: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 28/04/2023