At a Glance
- Tasks: Mentor young people, build relationships, and run engaging sessions based on your interests.
- Company: A grassroots Alternative Provision in North Somerset focused on youth empowerment.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, training opportunities, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Work in a peaceful countryside setting with great facilities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while doing what you love.
- Qualifications: Passion for youth work, patience, and a non-judgmental approach required.
The predicted salary is between 15 - 15 £ per hour.
North Somerset | £15.00/hour | 15-30 hours per week | Flexible Schedule
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Can you connect with young people through your own passions, skills and interests? We are a brand-new grassroots Alternative Provision (ALP) in North Somerset and we're looking for authentic, down-to‑earth mentors who can build real relationships with young people aged 6-25. This is your chance to join a small, passionate team committed to helping young people regain confidence, trust, and purpose in a safe and supportive setting.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Acting as a positive role model to young people with varying backgrounds
- Building trusted, consistent relationships based on empathy, respect, and encouragement
- Using your own interests (e.g. sport, nature, art, music, mechanics, fitness, history, gaming, woodworking) to run engaging, meaningful sessions
- Supporting young people to develop life skills, confidence, independence, and motivation
- Creating safe spaces where young people feel seen, heard, and understood
- Working 1:1 or in small groups in a peaceful countryside setting with great facilities
You’ll Be a Great Fit If You Are:
- Passionate about youth work, mentoring, or supporting young people facing challenges
- Patient, reliable, and emotionally intelligent, with a non‑judgmental approach
- Comfortable taking the lead in activities and building rapport in informal settings
- A driver with access to a car to travel within North Somerset is essential
Why Join Us?
- Be part of something genuinely grassroots and person‑led
- Enjoy a flexible role with training, development, and leadership opportunities
- Work in a supportive, forward‑thinking team that puts relationships first
Apply now and be part of a movement that meets young people where they are and walks beside them as they figure out where they’re going.
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