Career Mentor in Manchester

Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose— we call these our '3Ps'. We achieve this in two ways. First, we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Second, we use our knowledge to change 'the system', to fix the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help.

Employability Catch22 delivers high quality and responsive employability programmes, which are relevant to the needs and aspirations of learners and job seekers, as well as the needs of employers and the economy, both today and in the future.

You will be an experienced Employment Coach/Advisor with mentor skills who can challenge Care Experienced Young People (CEYP) aged 18 – 30 to look at their approach to challenges and manage them in new ways. You would report to the Operations Manager and sit within an employability team delivering a targeted employability contract to NEET CEYP across Greater Manchester. The role is outreach based and you will be a Career Mentor working within local communities to support NEET CEYP to progress into sustainable employment or education and training, as well as deliver sessions and guidance about life skills.

We seek a diverse workforce and therefore are open to a range of backgrounds and experience, however seek an individual who is proactive, organised and resilient to deal with the varying demands of the role.

We are looking for a dedicated professional to support Care Experienced Young People (CEYP) aged 18–30 into sustainable employment, training or education. You will deliver high‑quality, end‑to‑end employability support, helping participants build the confidence, skills and resilience needed to thrive in the workplace. Your role will involve engaging young people in employability programmes, carrying out assessments, creating action plans and providing one‑to‑one and group coaching. You will support participants with CVs, applications, interview preparation and job search activities while promoting a strengths‑based approach to career success.

Working closely with referral partners, local authorities and employers you will connect participants to meaningful opportunities, arrange interviews and work placements, and provide tailored in‑work support to help them sustain their employment or apprenticeship. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference by empowering young people to achieve their goals and succeed in their chosen careers.

Essential Qualifications

• Five GCSEs or equivalent at Grade C or above
• Relevant professional qualification

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience of delivering services in the Employability sector
• IAG Level 3
• Member of the IEP
• ERS Level 3 Certificate or Diploma
• Coaching qualification

Additional Information

• Closing Date: Please submit your application so that they can be reviewed by the morning of 15th of December. We are likely not to accept applications submitted after 09:00.
• Interview date: Friday 19th of December
• Salary: £28,000 per annum
• Hours of work: Full time, 37 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent
• Flexibility: Hybrid working model: 3 days working in the community (Greater Manchester area), 2 days flexible working between home and office (office address: 49 Piccadilly, M1 2AP). Some evening and weekend working may occasionally be required.
• This role requires a full driving licence, and access to a car.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.

Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked. Please note, we will conduct an online search as part of our due diligence checks for successful candidate(s). This will involve a search of all publicly available information online and in social media.

Catch22’s Commitment to Ban the Box

Catch22 is proud to have “Banned the Box”. This means that we do not ask for candidates to disclose criminal convictions at the application stage. Instead, we invite disclosures at interview stage, and encourage them at the offer stage. Please see our statement of commitment on hiring people with convictions for more information.