Mentor Support Worker

HAND Enterprise Solutions LTD.; Walsall; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekday hours

No sleep-ins

Work-life balance

Training & development

Qualifications sponsorship

Wellbeing hours

Birthday leave

Pension scheme

Employee benefits package

Career progression

Job summary

HAND Enterprise Solutions LTD. in Walsall is seeking a dedicated Mentor Support Worker to help care-experienced young people aged 16-18 build confidence, life skills and independence.

The role offers Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, with no sleep-ins and a strong focus on mentorship and personal development. You will support young people to access education, training and employment opportunities while promoting wellbeing and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in care, support, education or community settings.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and risk management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Availability to work full time, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Support young people to develop independent living skills.
• Encourage engagement with education, training and employment opportunities.
• Provide mentoring, guidance and emotional support.
• Promote positive health, wellbeing and resilience.
• Safeguard young people and manage risk effectively.
• Manage challenging behaviour positively.
• Maintain accurate support plans, records and reports.
• Collaborate with local authorities, social workers and partner agencies.
• Support compliance with Ofsted standards and organisational policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Risk management

Relationship building

Driving licence

Job description

Birmingham/Walsall | Full Time | Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

No Sleep-ins | No Weekend Working | Temp to Perm

£12.71 per hour

Help Young People Build Brighter Futures Are you passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of young people?

Safer Hand Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a growing and respected Supported Living provider that supports care-experienced young people aged 16-18 as they develop the confidence, life skills and resilience needed to live independently.

This is more than a support worker role. It's an opportunity to become a trusted mentor, positive role model and advocate for young people as they take important steps towards adulthood.

If you're looking for a rewarding role with consistent Monday to Friday hours, funded development opportunities and genuine career progression, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

• Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
• No sleep-ins or night shifts
• Consistent working pattern and excellent work-life balance
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity To Gain Recognised Qualifications
• Supportive and experienced management team
• Wellbeing hours
• Birthday leave
• Pension scheme
• Employee benefits package
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation

The Role As a Mentor Support Worker

You will provide practical and emotional support to young people, helping them develop the skills, confidence and independence needed to achieve positive outcomes.

You will build meaningful professional relationships, encourage personal growth and support young people to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting young people to develop independent living skills
• Encouraging engagement with education, training and employment opportunities
• Providing mentoring, guidance and emotional support
• Promoting positive health, wellbeing and resilience
• Safeguarding young people and managing risk effectively
• Positively managing challenging behaviour
• Maintaining accurate support plans, records and reports
• Working closely with local authorities, social workers and partner agencies
• Supporting compliance with Ofsted standards and organisational policies

About You

We're looking for someone who is compassionate, resilient and committed to helping young people succeed.

You will have experience supporting young people in a care, support, education or community setting and be confident building positive and professional relationships.

Essential Requirements

• Experience working with young people within Supported Living, Residential Care, Children's Services, Leaving Care, Youth Work or a similar setting
• Good understanding of safeguarding procedures and risk management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with young people
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Access to your own vehicle
• Availability to work full time, Monday to Friday
• Right to work in the UK

Who This Role Would Suit

This Opportunity Would Suit Candidates From Backgrounds Including

• Supported Living
• Residential Childcare
• Leaving Care Services
• Youth Work
• Children's Services
• SEN Support
• Mental Health Support
• Education and Pastoral Support

Make a Real Difference Every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive. If you're passionate about supporting vulnerable young people to build independence, achieve their goals and create a brighter future, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.