Youth Intervention Mentor

Position: Youth Intervention Mentor

Type: Sessional (5–10 hrs/week)

Pay: £18/hr

Contract: Casual

Location: WHU Foundation Beckton office + outreach across East London (Newham, Tower Hamlets, Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge, Essex)

Join the West Ham United Foundation Team as a Youth Intervention Mentor

Do you love football and want to use it to inspire young people across East London? West Ham United Foundation is looking for passionate mentors to help young people aged 10–25 reach their potential, both on and off the pitch.

Who We're Looking For

We want mentors who have lived experience or professional expertise that can help guide young people through challenges. This could include:

• Previous involvement in gangs, school exclusions, PRUs, or the criminal justice system.
• Experience supporting young people through mentoring, sports, or community projects.

If you've faced challenges and want to turn your experience into impact, we want you on our team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver mentoring and football-based sessions, helping young people build life skills, confidence, and employability.
• Support young people at risk of disengaging from education or getting involved in crime.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people from diverse backgrounds.
• Track progress, attendance, and feedback—celebrating wins on and off the pitch.
• Respond to challenging situations and provide crisis support when needed.
• Collaborate across WHUF programmes and be flexible with evenings and weekends.

About You

• Passionate about football and mentoring young people.
• Experienced working with young people facing complex challenges.
• Able to adapt to different behaviours and environments.
• Confident communicator who works well independently and as part of a team.

Extra Skills (Not Essential but Amazing):

• Sports coaching qualifications
• Youth Work or Mentoring qualifications
• FA Emergency First Aid & Safeguarding Children certificates

Safeguarding Commitment

We're committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding children and adults at risk. This role is subject to enhanced DBS checks.

Why Join Us?

• Be a role model: Use football to change lives.
• Team spirit: Work with a passionate, community-focused team.
• Make an impact: Support young people to stay on track and achieve their goals.
• Grow your skills: Access professional development opportunities and expand your mentoring toolkit.

Ready to Kick Off a Career That Makes a Difference?

Bring your passion, experience, and energy, and help West Ham United Foundation inspire young people across East London

EDI Statement

• The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, aligning with the organisation's business and tactical approach to eliminating barriers and addressing inequity. You agree to actively contribute to creating a discrimination-free and inclusive environment, ensuring equitable access to opportunities and benefits, while fostering a culture of dignity and respect that enables everyone to perform and achieve their potential.

• Candidates must demonstrate their capability and willingness to uphold best practices and procedures, promoting lasting positive change while eliminating biases and barriers to attracting, achieving, and supporting talent from all communities, regardless of background, circumstances, or protected characteristics.

Safeguarding

• The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to the safety and welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk of harm across all stakeholders. Everyone, including third parties who work with the Club or the West Ham Foundation, is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals. Successful candidates must undergo essential background checks before starting their employment, which may include screening of social media. The type of DBS check required will depend on the responsibilities of the position and may be basic, standard, or enhanced.

• The successful candidate agrees to proactively identify and respond appropriately to any concerns, and follow the Club's Safeguarding reporting procedures to report allegations of abuse, poor practice, or anything that may impact the welfare of a child, young person, or adult at risk without delay, within 24 hours, or as otherwise directed by the Club's or the West Ham Foundation Safeguarding Team.

Applications:

To apply, please submit your application via our careers portal:

Deadline: 5pm Tuesday 9th December 2025

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.