At a Glance
- Tasks: Mentor and support vulnerable young people to help them engage positively with education.
- Company: Alternative provision in Dudley dedicated to youth development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time permanent role, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Join a supportive team focused on positive change and personal growth.
- Why this job: Be a guiding light for young people facing challenges and help them build a brighter future.
- Qualifications: Experience with at-risk youth and strong communication skills are essential.
Location: Dudley
Times: 8.45-15.30
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time / Permanent
We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Youth Mentor to join an alternative provision in Aston, Birmingham, supporting young people who may be involved in gangs, at risk of exploitation, or facing significant barriers to education and positive engagement. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping vulnerable young people make positive changes in their lives. You will build trusting relationships with pupils, provide consistent mentoring and guidance, and help them develop the confidence, skills and behaviours needed to engage positively with education and their wider community.
Key Responsibilities
- Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may have complex social, emotional and behavioural needs.
- Provide one-to-one and small-group mentoring and support.
- Engage pupils who may be involved in gangs, county lines, criminal exploitation or other high-risk activities.
- Help young people understand the consequences of risky behaviour and identify safer, positive alternatives.
- Support pupils with emotional regulation, conflict resolution, communication and decision-making.
- Encourage positive engagement with education and help pupils develop aspirations for their future.
- Tutor Children on Functional Skills: practical courses designed to increase engagement.
You:
- Have experience working with young people, particularly those considered vulnerable or at risk.
- Understand the challenges associated with gangs, exploitation, violence and youth offending.
- Are able to establish boundaries while maintaining positive relationships with challenging young people.
- Are calm, patient, resilient and non-judgemental.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Understand the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality.
- Are passionate about helping young people make positive changes and achieve their potential.
Experience within alternative provision, schools, youth work, mentoring, safeguarding, youth offending or similar settings would be highly desirable.
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