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Young People Mentor

Job reference number: JF025

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Inspirations Leicestershire Limited

Salary

£13 per hour

Location

LE2 5LT

Job Overview

As a Young People Mentor you would provide care, support, and supervision to children and young people living in residential homes, often due to family breakdown, abuse, neglect, or other challenging circumstances.

Key Responsibilities:

Daily Care: Help with routines like meals, hygiene, homework, and activities.

Emotional Support: Build trusting relationships, listen to concerns, and offer guidance.

Behaviour Management: Promote positive behaviour, manage conflict, and follow care plans.

Safeguarding: Ensure the child's safety, well-being, and protection from harm.

Record Keeping: Maintain accurate notes on behaviour, incidents, and progress.

Teamwork: Work with other staff, social workers, and professionals to support the child's development.

Skills and Qualifications required

Skill 1 - IT skills

Skill 2 - Childcare

Skill 3 - Empathy

Skill 4 - Communication

English Level 1 (GCSE D-F/1-3)

Hours per week

40, Shift work across any of the 7 days (including overnight)

Closing Date

04/09/2025

Website

Apply for the job by visiting https://www.leicesteremploymenthub.co.uk/leicester-jobs-fund-2025/ljf-job-application/