Youth Mentor
Salary £ 24,100 - 26,000
Ashton Gate Stadium
Vacancy listed 13/10/2022
Application deadline 28/02/2023
Details
We have an exciting opportunity to work for Bristol City Robins Foundation as a YOUTH MENTOR.
 
Our youth mentors will work with young people and their families based in South Bristol and beyond. The role will see trusting relationships built between known young people in the community, partnered with professional mentors who can relate to the young people and help guide them into positive provision or employment. The focus will be on the number of positive hours these young people can spend with their mentors and away from negative influences in their lives. 

Your main responsibilities:
 
·       Delivery of small, targeted group work and work supporting referred individuals through 1-2-1 caseload working.
·       Develop positive relationships between you and the young people to ensure you get the best outcomes.
·       To evidence the impact of the 1-2-1 work and mentoring to ensure it is sustainable and continues to change the lives of young people who we work with.
·       Delivery of a weekly, monthly group sports or family activity.
·       Delivery of parent targeted 1-2-1 work and work supporting referred individuals.
·       To be part of developing our mentoring strategy and ensure we meet the needs of young people in Bristol now, and in the long term.
·       To use early intervention where possible and to provide long-term opportunities and pathways, working with clear evidence of need and agreed success criteria.

You will have:
 
·       An understanding of the issues faced by young people, specifically in relation to young people in areas of deprivation
·       Experience in working with targeted groups or individuals in areas of deprivation, through building positive relationships and mentoring 
·       Experience and/or knowledge of Secondary /Higher education 
·       An understanding of safeguarding and health and safety in a youth work setting. 
·       A proven ability to work to under pressure to tight deadlines 
·       A commitment to supporting young people, and the principles of equality and diversity 
·       Self-motivated and the ability to work on own initiative 
·       Excellent communication skills including written, telephone and interpersonal skills.
·       Proven planning and organization skills. 
·       IT literate
·       Full UK driving license  


Benefits

We will give you:

• A holiday allowance of 25 days pro rata
• Generous pension scheme
• Generous continuous personal development budget
• Salary: circa £24,100 – 26,600
• The opportunity to be part of an incredible journey

Notes

Please apply through the Breathe Link and attached a completed Application form and Self Disclosure form
If you have any questions about the role please email jade.bailey@bcfc.co.uk
Closing date for applications: 5pm on 31st January 2023. However we hold the right to fast track applications and interview to appoint the post before this deadline, therefore please do get your application in early.

Attached documents
Title File
Application Form Application_form_Updated_V2.pdf
Self Disclosure Form Self_Disclosure_Form.docx
Youth Mentor - Role Profile Youth_Mentor_Role_Profile_External_Oct_2022.docx

This vacancy has now been closed