Youth Mental Health Mentor & Support Coach

Coventry & Warwickshire Mind; Coventry; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local mental health service provider in Coventry and Warwickshire seeks a Peer Mentor Support Worker to support young adults. The role involves facilitating goal-based interventions and collaborating with families to enhance mental health. The ideal candidate will have experience working with young people, a strong commitment to personal development, and the ability to engage effectively. This full-time position offers a dynamic work culture and various benefits, including flexible working and continued professional development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Wellbeing day annually

Life insurance policy

Employee development opportunities

Flexible working options

Minimum 5% pension contribution

Paid sick leave after probation

Qualifications

• Relevant experience providing support to children and young adults.
• Lived or professional experience of mental health.
• Ability to engage and motivate individuals accessing support.

Responsibilities

• Encourage and assist young adults accessing the peer mentoring service.
• Conduct assessments and develop tailored support packages.
• Work in a team providing 1-1 and group programs.

Skills

Relevant experience of providing support

Lived/professional experience of mental health

Ability to engage and motivate individuals

Up to date knowledge of mental health

Commitment to young adult participation

Commitment to ongoing personal development

Ability to travel

Job description

A local mental health service provider in Coventry and Warwickshire seeks a Peer Mentor Support Worker to support young adults. The role involves facilitating goal-based interventions and collaborating with families to enhance mental health. The ideal candidate will have experience working with young people, a strong commitment to personal development, and the ability to engage effectively. This full-time position offers a dynamic work culture and various benefits, including flexible working and continued professional development.