Young People's Mentor - Wolverhampton, United Kingdom - Base 25

Description

Job Title:
Young People's Mentor Sessional
Rate of Pay dependant on qualification

Unqualified £10.53 per hour locally qualified £12.70 per hour

Nationally qualified £16.30 per hour


Overview:

Responsibilities:

• Build positive relationships with young people and provide mentorship and guidance
• Provide emotional support to young people and help them develop coping strategies to manage difficult situations
• Help young people set and achieve personal and professional goals
• Provide feedback and constructive criticism to help young people improve their skills and abilities
• Help young people develop effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Work collaboratively with other mentors and professionals to support young people
• Keep accurate and uptodate records of mentorship sessions and progress
• Attend regular training and professional development sessions to stay uptodate with best practices in
• Follow all Base 25 policies and procedures related to safeguarding Children,

Young People and Adults.


Essential requirements:

• Proven experience working with young people in a mentoring or coaching capacity
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with young people
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine interest in helping young people succeed
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and social diversity
• A clear criminal background check and references from previous employers

Highly Desirable:

• Full Driving Licence
• The role may require working in different locations and sometimes more than one location in a given day. It would be the responsibility of the worker to be able to travel around various locations both in Wolverhampton and the surrounding areas in a timely manner.

If you are passionate about helping young people in Shaping Their Lives, achieve their full potential and have the skills and experience required for this role, we encourage you to apply.

Closing date: 07/05/2023

Interviews: 16/05/2023 and 17/05/2023

If you do not hear from us by a week after the closing date then please assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview.

Previous applicants need not apply.


Job Type:
Part-time


Salary:
£10.53-£16.30 per hour


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location:
One location

Application deadline: 07/05/2023


Reference ID:
b25-ypm-sessional