Youth Mentor

2 days ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom MM Mentoring Full time £20,000 - £40,000 per year

Role Title: Youth Mentor

Location: Gloucestershire and surrounding counties (including travel to various settings)

Reporting To: Line Manager, Safeguarding Lead

Job Purpose:

To provide tailored mentoring support to children and young people facing a variety of challenges, empowering them to develop confidence, resilience, and essential life skills. To act as a positive role model and advocate, fostering positive relationships and supporting young people to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

Mentoring and Support:

  • Provide one-on-one and group mentoring sessions to young people based on individual needs and goals.
  • Develop and implement personalized mentoring plans, incorporating relevant activities and strategies.
  • Offer guidance and support in areas such as education, personal development, social skills, and emotional well-being.
  • Utilize a trauma-informed approach to build trusting and supportive relationships.
  • Support young people with SEND and SEMH needs.

Relationship Building and Communication:

  • Establish and maintain positive relationships with young people, families, schools, and other professionals.
  • Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, providing regular updates and progress reports.
  • Act as an advocate for young people, ensuring their needs are met.

Activity Planning and Delivery:

  • Plan and deliver engaging and therapeutic activities, assisting children and young people to complete their curriculum set education.
  • Adapt activities to meet the individual needs and interests of young people.
  • Conduct mentoring sessions in various settings, including the Learning Hub, schools, community locations, and family homes.

Record Keeping and Reporting:

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of mentoring sessions and progress.
  • Prepare and submit regular reports to the Line Manager/Safeguarding Lead
  • Adhere to all safeguarding policies and procedures.

Professional Development:

  • Participate in regular supervision and training sessions.
  • Stay up-to-date with best practices in mentoring and child development.
  • Contribute to the ongoing development of the mentoring program.

Safeguarding:

  • To be fully aware of and adhere to all safeguarding policies and procedures.
  • To report any safeguarding concerns immediately.

Person Specification:

Essential:

  • Experience working with children and young people in a support or mentoring role.
  • A strong understanding of the challenges faced by young people.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for helping others.
  • The ability to build rapport and establish trust with young people from diverse backgrounds.
  • A proactive and flexible approach to work.
  • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
  • A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable:

  • A relevant qualification in youth work, education, or a related field.
  • Experience working with young people with SEND and SEMH needs.
  • Experience or interest in animal therapy, sports, or music.

Key Competencies:

  • Relationship building
  • Communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Adaptability
  • Safeguarding
  • Organisation.
  • Empathy.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to £20.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Bristol: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • Should your application not be successful, do you give permission for MM Mentoring to keep your details on file for potential future employment opportunities?
  • Do you have Team Teach training/certification?

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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