At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people in building confidence and life skills through engaging activities.
- Company: Join a passionate team dedicated to empowering youth in their communities.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Flexible working hours, perfect for students looking to make an impact.
- Why this job: Be a mentor and help young people overcome challenges and thrive.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualifications in youth work or social care and experience with young people.
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Youth Mentor to join our team and support young people in achieving positive outcomes. This role involves building trusting relationships with young people, initially within their homes/online, building to travelling around their community and gaining life skills, e.g., travel training. The main outcome will be to build their confidence and self-esteem to leave the home and engage in activities onsite at Keane Futures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build positive and meaningful relationships with young people, who have had bad experiences within education, can be shut down and unwilling to engage, through interest-based activities.
- Plan and participate in activities that promote engagement, confidence, and personal development, including social activities, e.g., cinema, sports, museums, parks, etc.
- Be able to use public transport to initiate home visits and reach local communities.
- Have knowledge, passion and willingness to support young people with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
- Encourage and motivate young people to engage with services, with the ultimate goal of supporting them to attend and participate within our onsite-based provision.
- Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with colleagues and partner agencies.
- Ensuring safeguarding and risk assessments at all times and the ability to think on your feet.
Essential Requirements:
- Appropriate qualifications relevant to youth work, mentoring, education, social care, or a related field.
- Experience working with young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.
- Comfortable travelling using public transport.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
Availability Requirements:
Working hours are Monday to Friday, between 9:30am – 4:00pm. Applicants must be available for a minimum of 2 days per week within these hours. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young people, helping them overcome barriers, and empowering them to engage positively with education, services, and their wider community.
Youth outreach worker in Sale employer: Keane Futures
At Keane Futures, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for our Youth Mentors. Our team is passionate about empowering young people, and we offer flexible working hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional development. Located in a vibrant community, our culture encourages collaboration and innovation, ensuring that every employee can make a meaningful impact while growing both personally and professionally.
