Care Leavers Mentor & Pathways Coach

Hampshire County Council; Hounsdown; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Disability Confident Employer

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is recruiting for Care Leavers' teams to support young people aging out of care. The role involves mentoring and coaching 16-25-year-olds, coordinating with partner agencies, and helping them navigate adulthood.

The position is hybrid, requiring travel and a valid driver's licence with regular vehicle access. You will work within a supportive team, building relationships, managing diaries, and delivering practical guidance to empower independence and positive life

Qualifications

• Experience working with care leavers or similar vulnerable client groups.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with young people aged 16-25.
• Comfort with liaising with partner agencies and families/carers.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of care leavers aged 16-25 from varied backgrounds.
• Organise diary and priorities, visiting young people and completing admin.
• Act as a mentor and coach to support independent living and positive choices.
• Liaise with partner agencies to secure best outcomes for each young person.
• Travel across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight or other local authorities; hold a current driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Skills

Relationship building

Mentoring

Coaching

Team player

IT skills

Job description

Hampshire County Council is recruiting for Care Leavers' teams to support young people aging out of care. The role involves mentoring and coaching 16-25-year-olds, coordinating with partner agencies, and helping them navigate adulthood.

The position is hybrid, requiring travel and a valid driver's licence with regular vehicle access. You will work within a supportive team, building relationships, managing diaries, and delivering practical guidance to empower independence and positive life