Mentor For Young People

Mentor – Supported Living Service (Young People 16–18)
Location: Bournemouth
Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 16:00

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Mentor to join our Supported Living Service in Bournemouth, working with young people aged 16–18.

This rewarding role involves providing 1:1 support to a young person within the home, helping them develop positive routines, build confidence, and gain the practical skills needed for independent living. You will play a key role in encouraging engagement, promoting wellbeing, and supporting positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide consistent 1:1 mentoring and support to a young person.
• Encourage and establish healthy daily routines within the home.
• Support the young person to develop independence and essential life skills.
• Accompany the young person on activities and community-based outings.
• Promote emotional wellbeing, confidence, and positive decision-making.
• Help maintain a safe, supportive, nurturing, and high-quality living environment.
• Build positive professional relationships and act as a positive role model.

Requirements:

• Minimum 6 months' consistent experience working with young people aged 16+.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Access to a car that can be used for work purposes.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to motivate, encourage, and inspire young people.
• Understanding of safeguarding and supporting vulnerable young people.

What We Offer:

• A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a young person's life.
• Supportive team environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Regular weekday working hours with a good work-life balance.

If you are passionate about supporting young people to achieve independence and reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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