Youth Mentor

YoungEducation Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Youth Mentor to support and guide young individuals with challenging behaviours. This position requires excellent interpersonal skills and a strong background in working with vulnerable youth. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in related fields such as education or social care. This role offers a chance to make a positive impact on students' lives and help them thrive. Enhanced DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in education or related fields.
• Strong background in youth mentoring and social care.
• Passion for supporting vulnerable young people.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide young individuals with challenging behaviours.
• Collaborate with educators and community partners.
• Create programs that enhance student well-being.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Experience with challenging backgrounds

Ability to foster a nurturing environment

Job description

We are recruiting Mentors for young people who may display difficult and challenging behaviours. We aim to motivate, support, encourage and educate vulnerable young people.

We would love to receive an application if you are based in Hertfordshire or Bedfordshire and have 2 years of experience working in any of the following fields:

• Education
• CLA
• Youth Mentoring
• Social Care
• Counselling
• SEND
• Youth Justice
• Mental Health
• Sports Coaching

This Youth Mentor role offers a unique opportunity to positively impact young individuals' lives by providing support, guidance, and mentorship. The ideal candidate will:

• possess excellent interpersonal skills
• a strong background working with young people with challenging backgrounds
• passion for fostering a nurturing environment where students can thrive both academically and personally

As a Youth Mentor at YoungEducation, you will collaborate with educators, parents, and community partners to create programmes that enhance student well-being and promote positive social behaviours and life choices. If you are committed to empowering young people and helping them reach their full potential, we invite you to apply and be a part of our mission to shape the future of education.

YoungEducation is committed to safeguarding young people. Since this job is within regulated activity, all applicants are required to undergo an Enhanced DBS.