Employment Support Mentor

We are looking for a passionate and resilient Employment Support Mentor to join our team, supporting individuals who face multiple and complex barriers to gaining and sustaining employment. In this rewarding role, you will work closely with participants who may be experiencing challenges such as long-term unemployment, mental health issues, homelessness, substance misuse, low skills, or involvement with the criminal justice system. Your focus will be to empower individuals, build confidence, and support them to move towards meaningful and sustainable employment. The role will involve

• providing one-to-one mentoring and tailored support plans based on individual needs
• Identify barriers to employment and implement practical strategies to overcome them
• Support participants in developing employability skills, including CV writing, interview preparation, and job search
• Track progress and maintain accurate records in line with programme requirements
• Motivate and inspire individuals to build confidence, resilience, and independence
• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of all participants
• Generous annual leave of up to 34 days per year
• Hybrid Working (where appropriate)
• Flexible working hours (where appropriate)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to numerous other salary sacrifice schemes
• Access to our employee health and wellbeing platform, which includes an exciting range of staff benefits, including, spreading the cost of home and electronics, bike shop, car scheme, gym membership, lifestyle savings
• A range of Staff Network groups

For more details: https://www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/benefits-and-rewards