Female Mentor

**OUR VISION**:
To ignite and strengthen hope and opportunities in young people.

**OUR MISSION**:
Formerly known as Gloves Not Gunz and Urban Yogis UK, our mission is to give young people the drive and agency to make positive life choices through our diverse range of services. All whilst working with the community to tackle key issues such as serious youth crime.

**NEED**:
The rise of serious youth violence in Greater London and across the UK has become a pressing societal issue, with statistics reflecting a concerning trend. This increase is leaving a lasting impact on individuals, their families, and communities.

According to recent data, youth violence in London rose by 7% in 2023, with a significant number of victims being under the age of 25. A 2023 report into youth violence noted that 25% of teenage children living in London said they have been a victim of violence and 26% admitted they had inflicted violence on others in the past year. Concerningly, the number of girls who have been victims or involved in violence has increased significantly.

This surge in violence not only threatens the safety of young individuals, but also contributes to a cycle of trauma, affecting their mental health, educational opportunities, and overall well being.

Be Inspired is a pioneering force in tackling the surge of serious youth violence in London and is guided by its three core values: empower, excel, and enrich. The values underpin the organisation’s systematic, trauma-informed approach to address the root cause of youth violence.

Through empowerment initiatives like therapies and mentoring, Be Inspired equips young individuals with the resilience and skills needed to overcome adversity. The value of excelling is evident in the organisation's commitment to comprehensive programmes that go beyond immediate interventions, fostering long-term personal growth and positive life choices.

By providing community programmes and employment opportunities, Be Inspired enriches the lives of individuals and the communities it serves, embodying its values and contributing to a safer and more prosperous future.

**YOU**:
We are recruiting a female member of staff to carry out focussed mentoring work with girls. Do you have the expertise and knowledge to support young girls impacted by violence and exploitation? Do you have an understanding and curiosity about the diverse experiences and challenges young people face? Are you committed to making a difference? Are you resilient? If yes, then you could be who we are looking for.

In this important role, you will cultivate strong trusting relationships with girls, offering support on a one-to-one and group basis. Your responsibilities will encompass a diverse range of direct support and advocacy, with a focus on safeguarding and the wellbeing of the young people you will work with affected by violence and exploitation.

**THE ROLE**:

- Foster positive relationships with youth participants and maintain high levels of engagement through 121 mentoring, group mentoring and activities and community outreach activities.
- Lead and arrange interactive sessions, discussions, and activities to create personal development opportunities for communication skills, teamwork, problem-solving capabilities, leadership abilities and self-confidence.
- Monitor and evaluate outcomes utilising questionnaires and other tools to collect feedback and data to assess the effectiveness of the interventions, personal development outcomes and help to inform future program planning.
- Maintain up to date records utilising Upshot.
- Pursue on-going professional development to enhance skills and knowledge in youth leadership and youth work.
- Conduct needs assessments regularly, making referrals and recommendations as necessary.

**APPLICATION PROCESS**:

- Submit a copy of your CV accompanied by a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the role and why you believe you are suitable for the role.
- Provide a copy of your existing DBS (if you have one). This will only be used in line with our safer recruitment policy and Safeguarding policies. Both of these are available on request.

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/CONSIDERATIONS**:

- We’re committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of young people, and we expect anyone who works and volunteers with us to share thiscommitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this role.

Pay: £18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 - 8 per week

Schedule:

- Flexitime

Application question(s):

- During a session a young person asked to talk with you after the class, they disclose that they're scared to go home due to their father being violent to them and their mum - how do you deal with this disclosure?
- Please tell us about the experience you have that relates to this role?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 18/10/2024
Reference ID: Female Youth Intervention Leader / Mentor
Expected start date: 01/11/2024