Organisation Leicester City Football Club Salary Competitive Location LE2 7FL Contract type Fixed Term (Full time) Closing date 30 November 2026 Job Description Leicester City Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk of harm, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Wellbeing and Engagement Mentor
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 to Engage, Inspire and Empower through Togetherness, Respect and Pride, changing lives and transforming communities.
About The Role
The aim of the role is to work alongside and support identified young people who require additional support within mainstream education and alternative provision settings.
Key Duties;
- To work 1:1 or within small groups with identified young people in order to re-engage them within education and improve in the areas in line with programme outcomes.
- To work alongside outside agencies to create and offer well rounded support designed to improve identified issues
- To develop and deliver high quality resources and sessions
- To support the development of a range of intervention sessions that seek to engage, enthuse and raise aspirations of young people
- To monitor the progress of the project to ensure all data is accurate and appropriately managed
- To contribute to internal and external monitoring reports in a timely manner to a high standard with detail and accuracy
Who We’re Looking For
Skills required for success:
- Ability to work using own initiative
- Excellent communicator at a variety of levels
- Excellent organisation and planning skills
- Able to encourage, motivate and enthuse young people to participate
- Committed, self-motivated and driven
- Strong commitment to high quality delivery
- Ability to form strong and sustain appropriate working relationships
Essential requirements:
- Must satisfy relevant pre-employment checks including two current references relevant to the position and Enhanced DBS check
- Ability to travel independently across the city and county
Contract Type – Fixed-Term (12 months)
Hours Per Week – 37.5
Location
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Safeguarding Commitment
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.
A shortlist of suitable applicants will be compiled shortly after the closing date and successful candidates will be contacted about the interview process.
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Wellbeing And Engagement Mentor employer: Leicester City Football Club
Leicester City Football Club Women is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises community, diversity, and inclusion. As an Academy Operations Lead, you will benefit from a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and access to subsidised staff facilities, all while contributing to the success of a professional football club that values its employees as its greatest asset. Join us in a dynamic environment where your passion for football can truly make a difference!
Contact Details:
Leicester City Football Club Recruitment Team
