Youth Mentor - Belinda Ferrison House in Northampton

Location: Upper Mount, Northampton – NN1

About Homes2Inspire

Homes2Inspire are one of the UK’s leading providers of children’s homes, caring for over 150 children across 56 homes and 2 semi‑independent leaving care facilities. We are proud to be part of the Shaw Trust Group, a charity dedicated to transforming lives across the UK.

Vacancy

We are looking for a full‑time, permanent Youth Mentor to work with our care leavers team in Northampton, NN1. The role provides supported accommodation services for young people aged between 17 and 21.

Hours Of Work

• 40 hours per week
• 8‑hour shifts operate between 8 am and 8 pm – Monday to Saturday (examples: 8 am – 4 pm, 9 am – 5 pm, 12 pm – 8 pm)

The Role

• Ensure protection and safeguard the wellbeing of care leavers in our care.
• Demonstrate to the care leavers the value of education, care and development to achieve better outcomes.
• Challenge care leavers to help them avoid becoming without employment, education and training, liaising with independent and third‑sector providers.
• Work with care leavers on resilience, self‑esteem and confidence building.
• Build and create mutual trust and respect with care leavers to facilitate appropriate responses to advice.
• Attend placement meetings and induct care leavers into the provision.
• Analyse behaviour and encourage positive change, supporting participation in a structured routine through individual and group sessions.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant legislation, regulatory and inspection framework requirements.
• Provide basic advice on managing finances and everyday life skills to support transition to adulthood.
• Maintain timely and accurate records of work undertaken with care leavers, ensuring records are clear to other professionals.
• Work with the Service support team to ensure building and flats are maintained to a high standard.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum of 12 months experience working with children and young people.
• Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to make a difference.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Honesty, empathy, and a commitment to being a positive role model.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (£27,976 – £28,650 per annum).
• Comprehensive training and career development pathways.
• Generous annual leave, with option to purchase 5 extra days.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support.
• Unum Healthcare – app based access to healthcare reimbursements, mental health support, remote GP, and wellbeing perks.
• Aviva Digicare – access to free healthcare services including Digital GP consultation, annual health check and mental health assessments.
• Refer a Friend bonus.
• Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, plus Blue Light Card access.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Subsidised days out with young people.
• Recognition awards for long service and attendance.
• Meals included during shifts.

Important Notes

All successful candidates will be subject to pre‑employment safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted regulatory requirements and Homes2Inspire Safer Recruitment Policy. Candidate applications will be reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to interview candidates before the advertised closing date of this role.