Inspires Mentor in Leicester

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Inspires Mentor – Leicester City in the Community

Who We Are

Leicestershire is made up of vibrant, ambitious and resilient communities. Leicester City in the Community support these groups, and the people within them, through exciting programmes with a passionate and dedicated team at its core. We aim toEngage, Inspire and EmpowerthroughTogetherness, Respect and Pride, changing lives and transforming communities.

Leicester City in the Community has a fantastic opportunity for Inspires Mentors to join our dynamic team and a fixed term basis.

About The Role

The young people you support may face a range of challenges including low self-esteem, poor attendance or mild to moderate mental health concerns. You will be required to:

• work closely with the Inspires Coordinator and other key staff to plan and deliver tailored interventions that build confidence, resilience, and a sense of purpose
• liaise with schools and external partners and play an active role in tracking progress and demonstrating the impact of your support through data and case studies.
• build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• maintain a calm and supportive approach, and a passion for working with vulnerable young people

Who Were Looking For / Key Criteria

• Level 2 youth work/mentoring
• Experience supporting vulnerable young people
• Safeguarding certificate
• First Aid certificate
• Mental Health First Aid

Contract Type Fixed-Term until 31/08/2026
Hours Per Week37.5

Please note, this is a mentoring vacancy and not a football coaching role. You may be required to work outside of normal office hours, at evenings and weekends.

Location LCitC is based at King Power Stadium, Leicester. The delivery of sessions with take place at partner schools/Local Community centres etc and some aspects of the role will require homeworking, therefore you will need the ability to travel across multiple sites across Leicester and Charnwood.

Leicester City in the Community is an equal opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Leicester City in the Community is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, you may be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and prior to taking up any role.

Well be reviewing applications as and when they are submitted and invite shortlisted candidates for interviews, so dont wait if you think this role sounds like the right fit, apply today! Were excited to hear from you and cant wait to see how youll help us reach new heights!