Casual Education and Engagement Mentor

Job Title: Casual Education andEngagementMentor

Department:Education

Location:Ealingand Hounslow and surrounding areas Richmond Kingston &Hillingdon

Reportsto:Education Manager; SeniorCoordinators

Salary:13.1515.00hourly (depending onexperience)

ClosingDate: 28th April2024

BrentfordFC Community Sports Trust

Withcommunity work spanning three decades Brentford FC Community SportsTrust has established itself as a pioneering organisation for thelocal community. It uses the power of sport to educate motivate andinspire people from all walks of life.

Working inpartnership with Brentford FC the Trust offers a portfolio ofprogrammes in education health sports participation and communityengagement. The Trust has won the Football League Community Club ofthe Year award four times and now employs more than 100 members ofstaff.

InclusionStatement

Brentford FCCST is anorganisation which values and is passionate about diversity andinclusivity. Whilst our recruitment decisions are always based onmerit and suitability we welcome and encourage applications fromqualified candidates including those from underrepresented groupssuch as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds women those fromthe LGBTQ community and those withdisabilities.

SafeguardingStatement

Brentford FCCST iscommitted to equality the safeguarding and welfare of all childrenand adults at risk. This responsibility is shared by all staff andvolunteers at the club safeguarding is everyones responsibility.Staff will be required to undertake regular safeguarding trainingto enable and reinforce a proactive approach to safeguarding. Thisrole requires the post holder to apply all relevant policies anduphold the clubs commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people toensure a safe environment for all. This includes the timelyreporting of any safeguarding concern to the safeguardingteam.

General TrustAccountabilities

• Toensure compliance with all relevant policies including health andsafety and safeguarding policies
• To ensurecompliance with all relevant legal regulatory ethical and socialrequirements
• To build and maintain good workingrelationships both internally and externally maintaining aprofessional image at all times when representing Brentford FCCommunity Sports Trust
• To keep confidential anyinformation gained regarding the Trust and itspersonnel
• To maintain a flexible approach towork at all times

The EducationDepartment
The Education department is set up to providepersonalised support and structured intervention including both 1:1and group sessions and activity. Our programmes are targeted atyoung people who are at risk of not achieving their potential.
The programmes in this department are delivered inpartnership with a variety of professionals the local authorityschools educators youth justice and other agencies. This joined upapproach brings about meaningful collaboration and means that weare able to support those that need it most. Our programmes focuson positive relationships developing strong interpersonal skillsand building confidence in young people. Aspirations and goalsetting are also central to the purpose enabling young people toconsider their future whether this is linked to building morepositive peer relationships or relationships at home or theirlongterm future and careeraspirations.

Main Purpose ofJob
We are looking for personable andcommitted individuals who can work with young people withchallenging backgrounds providing personalised support bespokeactivity and focused mentoring. You must be able to build rapportwith young people and have a belief that with the right tools andsupport all young people will achieve their potential.
This role will support some of the followingprogrammes;

Brighter Futures weekly 1:1 sessionsfor children & young people in care at the edge of care andtheir families. Supporting with managing challenging behaviourssocial emotional needs and identifying strategies to help moveforward.
Turnaround Programme referrals from Youth JusticeService (YJS) who attend a weekly 1:1 mentoring sessions to raiseaspirations divert away from risk taking or criminalbehaviour.
Focus 30 intervention to support secondarystudents struggling to manage their own behaviour in school.
Advantage Mentoring young people with low level mentalhealthneeds

Responsibilities

Provide1:1 mentoring to young people
To provide tailoredinclusive high quality and engaging activities which meet the needsof the children and young people.
Take a flexible approachto all cases demonstrating empathy &understanding.
Under direction of Line Manager liaise withparents/guardians/local authority professionals whererequired.
Facilitate and encourage young people tocontinue on to further programmes (internal/external) and positivepathways.
Maintain accurate records as appropriate foreach project including Risk Assessments Registers Session Logs& case studies; tracking progression.
EnsureBFCCST safeguarding standards and expectations are alwaysfollowed.
Regularly liaising with BFCCST Safeguarding teamto risk assess each referral effectively identifying individualsupport plans where required.
Ensure supporting documentsand reporting are up to date and entered on internal monitoringsystems (Views/Salesforce).
Be able to demonstrate apositive impact on the young people you work with.
Ensurethat all delivery for which you are responsible complies with allBrentford FC CST health and safety safeguarding GDPR & EDIrequirements.
Support with any other bespoke educationprojects in line with fundingrequirements.

Person Specification

Essential
Experience ofdelivering engaging sessions for young people (1024yrs) withchallenging backgrounds
Experience of working with youngpeople forming strong positive relationships leading to positivechange.
Safeguarding Qualification & EmergencyFirst Aid Certificate (or willingness to completetraining)
Current DBS certificate (a new one will also beprocessed)
A good listener who understands the value ofmentoring and 1:1 support
Experience of working with youngpeople in a supportive role
An understanding ofsafeguarding and its importance
Organised and work withattention to detail
Commitment to diversity equalopportunities and inclusivity
Willingness and flexibilityto deliver sessions across our catchment areas at our stadium& sports hubs in schools PRUs and youth centres.

Desirable
L2qualification in Mentoring or Youth Work
UKCC Level 1/2coaching qualification or equivalent
Mental Health FirstAid Certificate
Experience of working in a pastoralrole
Experience working with Youth JusticeServices
Good knowledge of the local area and demographics(Hounslow and neighbouring boroughs)
Ability to adaptsessions to support young people with additional supportneeds
Full UK driving license and access to ownvehicle

PersonalQualities
Organised and work with attentionto detail
Empathetic and able to understand the needs ofyoung people with complex backgrounds and needs
Buildspositive relationships easily especially with youngpeople
Believe all young people can achieve theirpotential and show a commitment to working with those who facebarriers and challenges
Understand the value of mentoringand positive role models
Ability to build professionalrelationships
Understand the importance of data collectionand measuring impact
Flexible and happy to work acrossdifferent projects to meet the needs of thedepartment

ClosingDate: 28th April2024

ApplicationProcess

If you are interested inapplying for more than one of the Casual Worker Youth roles pleaseselect the roles you are interested in within the application form.You do not need to apply for the rolesindividually.

Pleasenote due to the nature of the roles applications will be reviewedwhen they come in.
We will be conducting interviewassessments throughout April and May which will be for half a day (2 3 hours).

Assessments will beconducted from W/C 8th April.

Ifyou have any questions or to have an informal chat please email

Please note that where appropriatefor the role youwill berequired to complete additional background checks such asDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and police checks forany time you have lived or workedoutside of the UK in the last 10years. You can find out more aboutthis at

Pleasealso note that a CV application will not be sufficient.Applications will not be considered where the application form hasnot been completed infull

Thisrole is a Regulated Activity role please complete theDeclarationof OffencesForm