Wellbeing and Engagement Mentor

Kick It Out; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Leicester seeks a Wellbeing and Engagement Mentor to join their dynamic team. This fixed-term position involves supporting vulnerable young people by liaising with key stakeholders and tracking progress. The ideal candidate should possess Level 2 youth work/mentoring experience, a Safeguarding certificate, and First Aid training. The role requires flexibility in working hours, with sessions delivered at partner schools and community centers across Leicester and Charnwood.

Qualifications

• Experience in liaising with key stakeholders such as school staff and families.
• Ability to maintain a calm approach while working with vulnerable young people.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with key stakeholders including school staff, families, and external agencies.
• Track progress and contribute to monitoring and evaluation processes.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Youth work/mentoring

Relationship building

Data tracking and evaluation

First Aid

Mental Health First Aid

Education

Level 2 youth work/mentoring

Job description

Leicestershire is made up of vibrant, ambitious and resilient communities. Leicester City in the Community support these groups, and the people within them, through exciting programmes with a passionate and dedicated team at its core. We aim toEngage, Inspire and EmpowerthroughTogetherness, Respect and Pride, changing lives and transforming communities.

Leicester City in the Community has a fantastic opportunity for a Wellbeing and Engagement Mentor to join our dynamic team on a fixed term basis.

About The Role

Key duties are to:

• liaise with key stakeholders including school staff, families, external agencies, and CAMHS.
• track progress and contribute to monitoring and evaluation processes. This may include collecting qualitative and quantitative data, contributing to case studies, and supporting regular reporting requirements
• build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• maintain a calm and supportive approach, and a passion for working with vulnerable young people

Who We’re Looking For

• Level 2 youth work/mentoring
• Safeguarding certificate
• First Aid certificate
• Mental Health First Aid

Contract Type– Fixed-Term
Hours Per Week–37.5 hours

You may be required to work outside of normal office hours, at evenings and weekends.

Location– LCitC is based at King Power Stadium, Leicester. The delivery of sessions with take place at partner schools/Local Community centres etc and some aspects of the role will require homeworking, therefore you will need the ability to travel across multiple sites across Leicester and Charnwood.

Leicester City in the Community is an equal opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Leicester City in the Community is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, you may be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and prior to taking up any role.

A shortlist of suitable applicants will be compiled shortly after the closing date and successful candidates will be contacted about the interview process.