Youth Mentor: After-School & Weekend Support (Adelaide)

Life Without Barriers; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Without Barriers is seeking Youth Mentors to support children and young people in Adelaide across Specialist Foster Care and CARE School Retention programs. Mentors help youths with life skills, education, and employment pathways, modelling positive behaviour and healthy relationships.

Sessions occur after school or on weekends, with some holiday flexibility. This casual role requires commitment (minimum 3 hours per week) and local availability in Northern/Southern Adelaide or Victor Harbor

Qualifications

• Experience in mentoring or working with children/young people is desirable.
• Ability to model positive relationships and interactions.

Responsibilities

• Mentor children and young people aged 8–17 in foster care and CARE School Retention programs.
• Build positive relationships with peers and adults.
• Provide pathways to education, employment and community connections.
• Facilitate participation in recreational and sporting activities.

Skills

Relationship building

Interpersonal skills

Education

Cert III in Child, Youth, Family or Community Services

Job description

Life Without Barriers is seeking Youth Mentors to support children and young people in Adelaide across Specialist Foster Care and CARE School Retention programs. Mentors help youths with life skills, education, and employment pathways, modelling positive behaviour and healthy relationships.

Sessions occur after school or on weekends, with some holiday flexibility. This casual role requires commitment (minimum 3 hours per week) and local availability in Northern/Southern Adelaide or Victor Harbor