Youth Unity CIC
Senior Youth Mentor (Havering & Epping)
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Trauma-Informed Senior Youth Mentor
Some young people just need one adult who refuses to give up on them. That could be you.
Havering & Epping | Fixed-term, 2 years (with real opportunities to progress) | Starts September | Closing date: 31 July
Youth Mentor to be that steady, trusted presence: someone with a genuine passion for young people, the creativity to think outside the box, and the resilience to keep showing up when things get hard.
This isn't a desk job, and it isn't one-size-fits-all. You'll be out in the community, building real relationships, guiding a caseload of young people through the moments that matter most and helping shape the mentors coming up behind you.
What you'll do
- Build trusting, consistent relationships with vulnerable young people across Havering and Epping
- Deliver one-to-one, and group work, meeting each young person exactly where they are
- Help young people set goals, build confidence and break through the barriers in their way
- Think creatively to reach young people others find hard to engage
- Coach and develop junior mentors and volunteers, raising the standard across the team
- Work alongside families, schools and local partners to wrap support around each young person
- Keep accurate, confidential data and records, using our case management system to log your work and contribute to reviews and reporting
- Champion safeguarding in everything you do
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What we're looking for
- A genuine passion for working with young people the one thing we can't teach
- The creativity to think outside the box and find what works for each individual
- Experience of supporting vulnerable young people, with a trauma-informed approach
- Warmth, resilience and sound judgement under pressure
- Strong communication and the independence to manage your own time across sites
- Computer literate and confident using Microsoft Word, Excel and case management systems to keep accurate data and records
- A commitment to safeguarding and equal opportunities
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle — essential, as you'll travel regularly between Havering and Epping
- A relevant qualification (e.g. Level 3 in Youth Work) is welcome, but attitude and experience matter most
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- A meaningful role where you'll see the difference you make
- A 2-year contract with genuine opportunities to progress
- Above-average rates of pay we value what you do and reward it fairly
- Extensive training and ongoing professional development
- Uniform provided and expenses covered, including [travel / mileage]
- A supportive, values-driven team that truly changes lives
How to apply
Send your CV and a short covering note to admin@youthunity.org, and complete our application form at Senior Youth Mentor – Fill out form, by 31 July.
We shortlist all applications carefully. If you're selected for interview we'll be in touch very shortly. Due to the number of applications we receive we're not always able to reply to everyone, so if you haven't heard from us by 2nd August, please assume you haven't been shortlisted on this occasion.
Youth Unity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide references. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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