Premier League Inspires Mentor

Burnley FC in the Community; Burnley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local community sports organization is seeking a PL Inspires Mentor to inspire children and young people through the Premier League Inspires programme. This role requires planning and delivering sessions in schools across Burnley. Ideal candidates should have relevant youth qualifications and experience with diverse youth projects. The position is full-time with a salary range of £23,000 - £23,500, fixed term until July 2026.

Qualifications

• Youth Worker Qualification or similar.
• Five GCSEs at grade C or above.
• Safeguarding certificate or willingness to train.
• First Aid certificate or willingness to train.
• Experience with hard-to-reach young people.

Responsibilities

• Inspire young people through the Premier League Inspires programme.
• Deliver various educational sessions and interventions.
• Plan sessions considering individual needs.

Skills

Youth Worker Qualification or similar

Experience of working with hard-to-reach young people

Knowledge and experience of Safeguarding young people

Experience of working on youth-based projects

Full driving licence and the use of a vehicle

Education

Five GCSEs at grade C or above

Tools

First Aid certificate or the willingness to undertake training

Safeguarding certificate or the willingness to undertake training

Job description

Overview

Job Title: PL Inspires Mentor

Department: Targeted Interventions

Location: Turf Moor, Harry Potts Way, Burnley, BB10 4BX and various Schools across Burnley, Pendle and neighbouring areas.

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st July 2026

Working Pattern: 35 hours per week (Mon-Fri)

Closing Date: 15th October 2025

Salary: £23,000 - £23,500 per annum

The Role

To inspire children and young people to develop personal skills and positive attitudes to succeed in life by planning and delivering the Premier League Inspires programme, and events within designated schools.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Take responsibility to inspire young people to develop the personal skills and positive attitudes to succeed in life through the delivery of the Premier League Inspires programme.
• Deliver PL Inspires and other High School projects as required within assigned Schools on behalf of Burnley FC in the Community.
• To ensure meticulous planning is conducted prior to each session that is delivered, with considerations being made for individuals’ needs and requirements.
• To deliver the highest possible quality of sessions, to a wealth of participants with varying abilities, needs and demands, in a variety of different environments, including:
  • 1-2-1 Mentoring and Wellbeing checks
  • Group Interventions
  • Whole School Assemblies
  • Educational sessions (Literacy, Numeracy and PSHE workshops).
• To continuously evaluate the success / standards of own work and that of others, through rigorous self and departmental reflection and analysis.
• To partake in the crucial processes of monitoring and evaluation, to ensure that the progress / impact of any given provision is reported to key funders in a timely and effectively manner. This includes the use of regular registers using the Salesforce platform and completing case studies to measure impact.
• To ensure that all stakeholders are kept safe and well, before, during and after the delivery of a given session.
• To understand and implement the Charity’s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines in your role. To use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to a safe environment.
• To be able to work flexible hours where the role of the job requires.
• To work towards agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and objectives.
• Comply with all Charity policies.
• Promote the Burnley FC in the Community brand and ethos in a professional, strong, and positive manner.
• Work alongside other team members to support in other areas of the organisation as and when required to promote best practice.
• Hold a commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace.
• Willingness to attend training courses to enhance own professional development.
• Always demonstrate the Charity’s values.

This job description is issued as a guideline to assist you in your duties and is not exhaustive. You may, on occasions, be required to undertake additional or other duties within the context of this job description.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• Youth Worker Qualification or similar.
• Five GCSEs at grade C or above.
• Safeguarding certificate or the willingness to undertake training.
• First Aid certificate or the willingness to undertake training.
• Experience of working with hard-to-reach young people.
• Experience of working on youth-based projects.
• Knowledge and experience of Safeguarding young people.
• Full driving licence and the use of a vehicle.

Please email [e-mail] to request a copy of the full Job Description and Person Specification

How to apply

Please submit your CV via our careers page https://vacancies.burnleyfccommunity.org/ Please note we cannot admit CV’s submitted via email.

Safeguarding Statement

Burnley FC in the Community are committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Check (DBS), which will be paid for by the Charity.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online safeguarding search will also be carried out by a member of our HR or Safeguarding Team for all shortlisted candidates. The post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

E,D & I Statement

Burnley FC in the Community are committed to equality and diversity within the workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Reasonable adjustments are available for candidates and those employed by BFCitC who disclose.

Veteran Statement

Burnley FC in the Community are committed to supporting veterans, reservists and the wider armed forces community. We are actively engaged in the recruitment of Service Leavers.

Mental Health Statement

Burnley FC in the Community are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and Mental Health of all of our staff.