Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic Participation Mentor to support our work with children in our care and young adults leaving our care, within our Participation team.
The views and experiences of children in our care and young adults leaving our care is very important to us; and this role provides direct support and mentoring of young people in our care in order to better understand their experiences and to facilitate their participation in activities, in our forums for young people, and in education, employment or training.
The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting and encouraging children in our care and young adults leaving our care to dream, believe and achieve with our support.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide sessional practical support for a range of learning and participation activities
- Deliver direct work with children and young people, using a range of direct work tools and strategies to promote their learning outcomes, participation and preparation for independence
- Support the Participation Leader to deliver a monthly programme of participation activity that supports the learning and personal development priorities for children in our care and young people leaving our care
- Record outcomes from sessions in a range of ways including minutes, debrief notes, attendance registers, child voice and photos and video to inform sharing and reporting
Our Offer to you
- Competitive salary: GBP 30,408 - 30,843 per year
- Coaching and mentoring programmes
- Excellent pension scheme
- Generous annual leave plus bank holidays