Youth Mentor
Salary: £26,500
Location: East Midlands
We are looking for Youth Mentors for our exciting new YEF (Youth Endowment Fund) contract. As part of your role, you will be responsible for fostering positive relationships with young people, providing guidance, support, and social development.
You will be working with disengaged/ex-offending young people, with an aim to reduce first-time offending and prevent further offending. To do this, you will be mentoring, providing a variety of support and attending the programme alongside them.
What you'll be doing as a Youth Mentor:
* You will be a confident presenter and deliver enthusiasm, building and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders (i.e. Parents, caregivers, students, young people).
* You will build trusting relationships with young people through active listening, empathy, and respect.
* Plan, organise, prepare, and agree on innovative individual action plans and interventions aimed at promoting personal growth, leadership skills, and community involvement.
You will be based around the East Midlands / West Midlands area with the ability to easily commute between service area locations.
To be our Youth Mentor you will:
* Have experience of working with offenders or people who have multiple or complex needs.
* Have experience of delivering services one-to-one and in group environments.
* Have experience working in a target-driven environment and a proven track record of exceeding targets.
It would also be great if you had knowledge of the criminal justice system and legislation in relation to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
Benefits:
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the opportunity to salary trade extra.
* EAP Support programme available 24/7 with access to 6 x counselling sessions.
* Private Medical Insurance / Life assurance.
* Up to two days each year dedicated to Community Giving (Volunteering).
* Eyecare vouchers with help to purchase new glasses.
* Online discount shopping via Perks at Work.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Travel Season ticket loan.
* Access to Salary Finance; financial education and advice.
* The opportunity to buy extra perks such as critical Illness Cover, dental insurance.
Does this sound like you? Then we are waiting to hear more. Click apply.
At Ingeus, our culture is built on the principle of treating everyone with dignity, ensuring that every individual is comfortable, confident, and recognised for the value of their contributions.
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