Are you a great mentor who is passionate about helping young people who are affected by homelessness? If so then we have a full time, permanent opportunity to join our QYHS Service in Ayr.
Your new opportunity
Quarriers South Ayrshire Youth Housing Support Service are currently recruiting a full time Transition Mentor to support young people aged 16–25 years who may be homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The service aims to support the Council’s goal of reducing levels of repeat homelessness by providing a high-quality housing support service through our supported accommodation in Ayr and supports individuals 24 hours per day.
The Transition Mentor you will provide on-going support and be a positive role model for young people who receive support and to access opportunities engage positively within their communities through social diversionary activities and inclusion, promote positive social network and encourage engagement with friends and family as appropriate. Working directly with young people you will gain their trust and support them to engage in learning experiences that promote their educational attainment, academic qualifications, self-confidence, independent living skills and resilience.
If you are someone who can contribute a positive team ethos and has a good level of understanding and empathy regarding issues effecting your people who have face adversity then this is a great role for you!
Working pattern: This is full time permanent role offering 39 hours per week. The service offers support 24/7 therefore you will be required to work a variety of shifts which will include a mix of early, late and sleepover shifts. Please note sleepover shifts are paid at the hourly rate of £12 per hour.
We require the successful candidate to have a full driving license and access to their own car.
Quarriers offer a wide range of staff benefits including:
Generous holiday entitlement, 29 annual holiday days + 4 public holidays for support staff, rising to 34 days annual leave and 4 public holidays after 5 years.
Family friendly working policies and procedures.
HSF Health Cash Plans.
24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance programme.
Life Assurance Benefit.
Workplace Pension.
Registered with Concert for Carers.
Access to health services free of charge (physiotherapy & occupational health)
Cycle to work scheme.
Christmas saving scheme.
Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within three months of start date.
Full details of the role can be found via the attached Job Profile.