Neurodivergent Youth Progression Mentor – Part-Time

Curiously Divergent Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Curiously Divergent CIC is recruiting a Youth Progression & Employment Mentor to support neurodivergent young people across Peterborough and Cambridgeshire through our Youth Guarantee Trailblazer programme.

We focus on confidence building, strengths recognition and progressing towards meaningful opportunities, adapting support to individual needs and working with families, education providers, employers and local services.

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring or supporting NEET or at-risk young people.
• Ability to adapt communication for accessibility and sensory needs.
• Proven ability to develop personalised progression plans with beneficiaries.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with neurodivergent young people.
• Provide individualised mentoring and progression support.
• Identify strengths, aspirations and support needs; create progression plans.
• Support with confidence, executive functioning and goal setting.
• Assist with education, employment, progression and opportunities.
• Collaborate with families, education providers, employers and local authorities.
• Follow safeguarding policies and maintain accurate case notes.

Skills

Mentoring relationships

Communication

Empathy

Relationship building

Job description

Curiously Divergent CIC is recruiting a Youth Progression & Employment Mentor to support neurodivergent young people across Peterborough and Cambridgeshire through our Youth Guarantee Trailblazer programme.

We focus on confidence building, strengths recognition and progressing towards meaningful opportunities, adapting support to individual needs and working with families, education providers, employers and local services.