Casual Youth Mentor

Brentford Fc; Brentford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community sports organisation based in Brentford is seeking a Mentor to support at-risk young people. You will provide personalized 1:1 mentoring sessions, deliver engaging activities, and ensure all safeguarding protocols are followed. The ideal candidate has experience working with youth, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to inclusivity. This role may involve work across local schools and youth centers, contributing to positive change in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering engaging sessions for young people aged 10-24.
• Understanding of safeguarding and its importance.
• Flexible to deliver sessions across various locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 mentoring to young people.
• Liaise with parents and professionals as necessary.
• Maintain accurate records for all projects.

Skills

Building rapport with young people

Empathy and understanding

Strong relationship-building

Organisational skills

Education

Safeguarding Qualification

Emergency First Aid Certificate

L2 qualification in Mentoring or Youth Work

Job description

Main Purpose of the Job

We are looking for personable and committed individuals who can work with young people with challenging backgrounds, providing personalised support, bespoke activity and focused mentoring. You must be able to build rapport with young people and have a belief that with the right tools and support all young people will achieve their potential.

Key Programs Supported

• Brighter Futures – weekly 1:1 sessions for children & young people in care, at the edge of care and their families. Supporting with managing challenging behaviours, social, emotional needs and identifying strategies to help move forward.
• Premier League Changing Directions & Turnaround Programmes – referrals from Schools and Youth Justice Services (YJS) who attend weekly 1:1 mentoring sessions to raise aspirations, divert away from risk taking or criminal behaviour.
• Focus 30 – intervention to support secondary students struggling to manage their own behaviour in school.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 mentoring to young people.
• Provide tailored, inclusive, high quality and engaging activities which meet the needs of the children and young people.
• Take a flexible approach to all cases, demonstrating empathy & understanding.
• Under direction of Line Manager, liaise with parents/guardians/local authority professionals where required.
• Facilitate and encourage young people to continue on to further programmes (internal/external) and positive pathways.
• Maintain accurate records as appropriate for each project including Risk Assessments, Registers, Session Logs & case studies; tracking progression.
• Handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality, especially regarding individuals' personal details and concerns.
• Ensure BFCCST safeguarding standards and expectations are always followed.
• Regularly liaise with BFCCST Safeguarding team to risk assess each referral effectively, identifying individual support plans where required.
• Ensure supporting documents and reporting are up to date and entered on internal monitoring systems (Views/Salesforce).
• Be able to demonstrate a positive impact on the young people you work with.
• Ensure that all delivery, for which you are responsible, complies with all Brentford FC CST health and safety, safeguarding, GDPR & EDI requirements.
• Stay informed about safeguarding policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Participate in training sessions related to safeguarding and emergency response.
• Report any safeguarding concerns promptly to the appropriate authorities or designated personnel.
• Collaborate with other team members and departments to create a cohesive approach to safeguarding.
• Participate in meetings and contribute to the development and improvement of safeguarding policies.
• Support with any other bespoke education projects in line with funding requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience of delivering engaging sessions for young people (10-24 years) with challenging backgrounds.
• Experience of working with young people, forming strong, positive relationships leading to positive change.
• Safeguarding Qualification & Emergency First Aid Certificate (or willingness to complete training).
• Current DBS certificate (a new one will also be processed).
• A good listener who understands the value of mentoring and 1:1 support.
• Experience of working with young people in a supportive role.
• An understanding of safeguarding and its importance.
• Organised and work with attention to detail.
• Commitment to diversity, equal opportunities and inclusivity.
• Willingness and flexibility to deliver sessions across our catchment areas at our stadium & sports hubs, in schools, PRU's and youth centres.

Desirable

• L2 qualification in Mentoring or Youth Work.
• UKCC Level 1/2 coaching qualification or equivalent.
• Mental Health First Aid Certificate.
• An understanding of the power that sport plays in helping change attitudes and provides direction.
• Experience of working in a pastoral role.
• Experience working with Youth Justice Services.
• Good knowledge of the local area and demographics (Hounslow and neighbouring boroughs).
• Ability to adapt sessions to support young people with additional support needs.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Personal Qualities

• Organised and work with attention to detail.
• Empathic and able to understand the needs of young people with complex backgrounds and needs.
• Builds positive relationships easily, especially with young people.
• Believe all young people can achieve their potential and show a commitment to working with those who face barriers and challenges.
• Understand the value of mentoring and positive role models.
• Ability to build professional relationships.
• Understand the importance of data collection and measuring impact.
• Flexible and happy to work across different projects to meet the needs of the department.

Background Checks

Where appropriate for the role, you will be required to complete additional background checks such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and police checks for any time you have lived or worked outside of the UK in the last 10 years. You can find out more about this at https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.

About Brentford FC Community Sports Trust

With community work spanning three decades, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has established itself as a pioneering organisation for the local community. It uses the power of sport to educate, motivate and inspire people from all walks of life. Working in partnership with Brentford FC, the Trust offers a portfolio of programmes in education, health, sports participation and community engagement. The Trust has won the 'Football League Community Club of the Year' award four times and now employs more than 100 members of staff. The Trust is forecasting further significant expansion over the next two years following its appointment as a key partner in the redevelopment of Gunnersbury Park (as a sports hub), and its move to new, larger, purpose‑built premises directly adjacent to the new Brentford FC 17,500 capacity stadium near Kew Bridge in 2021. The Education Department is set up to provide personalised support and structured intervention, including both 1:1 and group sessions and activity. Our programmes are targeted at young people who are at risk of not achieving their potential. The programmes are delivered in partnership with a variety of professionals, the local authority, schools, educators, youth justice and other agencies such as the Premier League Foundation. This joined‑up approach brings about meaningful collaboration and means that we are able to support those that need it most. Our programmes focus on positive relationships, developing strong interpersonal skills and building confidence in young people. Aspirations and goal setting are also central to the purpose, enabling young people to consider their future, whether this is linked to building more positive peer relationships or relationships at home, or their long‑term future and career aspirations.

Inclusion Statement

Brentford FCCST is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those from under‑represented groups – such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, women, those from the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities. Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as 'reasonable adjustments'), you will have the opportunity to let us know at the appropriate points in the hiring process.

Safeguarding Statement

Brentford FCCST is committed to equality, the safeguarding and welfare of all children and adults at risk. This responsibility is shared by all staff and volunteers at the club, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Staff will be required to undertake regular safeguarding training to enable and reinforce a proactive approach to safeguarding. This role requires the post holder to apply all relevant policies and uphold the club’s commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people to ensure a safe environment for all. This includes the timely reporting of any safeguarding concern to the safeguarding team.