Mentor (Children in Care)
Salary £ 25,854 - 27,315 FTE (15,512 - 16,389 actual)
WV3 0NR
Vacancy listed 09/09/2025
Application deadline 30/09/2025
Details
About The Way Youth Zone:

The Way Youth Zone is a vibrant, purpose-built facility offering over 20 activities every night to young people aged 8–18. Since opening in 2016, we’ve been a hub of creativity, support, and opportunity for Wolverhampton’s youth. Our mission is to empower young people from all backgrounds to thrive through engaging activities, positive relationships, and life-changing support.

About the MAP Project:  
 
The MAP Project is a targeted initiative designed to support young people in care through consistent, meaningful mentoring embedded within our universal youth sessions. The project aims to raise aspirations, build resilience, and increase support for some of our most vulnerable young people. 
 
Through trusted relationships with our mentors, participants are encouraged to explore their interests, set personal goals, and engage positively with their communities. The MAP Project creates safe, inclusive spaces where young people in care can thrive, feel heard, and develop the confidence to shape their own futures. 
 
By integrating mentoring into our wider youth offer, we ensure that young people in care are not only supported individually but also included in group activities that promote social connection and personal development 
 
About the Role: 
 
We are seeking a compassionate, committed, and experienced mentor to support and empower young people in care, with a focus on those who are female identifying. This role is vital in helping our young people build confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging through consistent, meaningful mentoring relationships. 
 
Key Responsibilities: 
 
  • Provide one-to-one mentoring to young people in care, offering emotional support, guidance, and encouragement. 
  • Develop bespoke and tailored sessions and resources for the young people on the Mentoring project to ensure their success.
  • Build trusting relationships that promote personal growth, self-esteem, and positive decision-making. 
  • Support young people in setting and achieving personal goals, including education, employment, and wellbeing. 
  • Work collaboratively with social workers, carers, and other professionals to ensure holistic support. 
  • Maintain accurate records and contribute to regular progress reviews. 
 
Essential Requirements: 
 
  • Proven experience working with young people, preferably those who are vulnerable or have experienced trauma. 
  • An understanding of issues affecting female identifying young people, especially those between the ages of 8 and 19.  
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust. 
  • A genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of young people. 
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. 
  • Available to work at minimum 2 evenings a week to accommodate mentoring appointments, alongside some daytime hours.  
 
Desirable: 
 
  • Experience in mentoring, youth work, or social care. 
  • Knowledge of the care system and the challenges faced by looked-after children. 
  • Relevant qualifications in youth work, social care, or counselling. 
 
Additional Information: 
 
  • This role requires an enhanced DBS check. 
Benefits

33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
Workplace pension
Free gym access
Subsidised on-site canteen
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to bespoke training and mentoring

Notes

This role is 24 hours per week:

Monday: 1.30pm - 9.30pm
Thursday: 12.30pm - 8.30pm
Friday: 1.30pm - 9.30pm

Shifts include a paid 20 minute rest break

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