Programme Delivery Worker - Community & Voluntary Team

Hillingdon Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 5,200 - 7,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to work

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Hillingdon Council is recruiting a part-time Mentor to join the Community & Voluntary Team within the Hillingdon Youth Offer. You will provide targeted mentoring to children and young people, building confidence and resilience while working with families and partner organisations.

The role involves delivering one-to-one mentoring, group activities, and contributing to planning and evaluation. Flexible afternoons/evenings and some residential activities may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and young people in community, youth work, educational or similar settings.
• Comfortable delivering one-to-one mentoring and participating in group activities.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and support personal development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one mentoring and targeted support to children and young people.
• Build positive, professional relationships that encourage engagement and participation.
• Support young people to increase confidence, resilience and independence.
• Contribute to planning and delivery of group activities and interventions.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to monitoring and evaluation processes.

Skills

Mentoring

Communication

Relationship-building

Youth-work experience

Job description

About the role

Make a Positive Difference in the Lives of Children and Young People

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve their potential? Do you believe in the power of positive relationships, guidance and encouragement to help young people overcome challenges and thrive?

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Mentor to join our Community & Voluntary Team within the Hillingdon Youth Offer. This is a rewarding opportunity to work directly with children and young people, providing targeted mentoring support that helps build confidence, resilience and positive outcomes.

This is a part-time position working 9 hours per week throughout the year. Please note that the advertised salary will be pro‑rated. Working hours may include afternoons, evenings, weekends and, on occasion, residential activities.

About the Team

The Community & Voluntary Team delivers high‑quality, targeted youth work across Hillingdon, working in partnership with statutory, community and voluntary sector organisations.

Our work includes one-to-one mentoring, group work, targeted interventions and holiday programmes designed to support children and young people to develop their skills, confidence and aspirations.

Using a strengths-based and needs-led approach, we create safe and supportive environments where young people can grow, make informed choices and develop positive relationships with their communities.

As a Mentor, you will support the delivery of our Mentoring Programme, working with children and young people across the borough. You will build trusted relationships, provide guidance and encouragement, and help young people identify and achieve personal goals.

Working closely with colleagues, families and partner organisations, you will contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of mentoring interventions that support personal, social and emotional development.

You will:

• Deliver one-to-one mentoring and targeted support to children and young people.
• Build positive, professional relationships that encourage engagement and participation.
• Support young people to increase their confidence, resilience and independence.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of group activities and interventions.
• Work collaboratively with partner organisations and community groups.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to monitoring and evaluation processes.
• Promote inclusion, wellbeing and positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Support young people to recognise, value and respect difference within diverse communities.

About You

We're looking for someone who is committed to taking a positive, holistic and empowering approach to supporting children and young people.

You will have experience of working with children and young people in community, youth work, educational or similar settings and will understand the challenges and opportunities facing young people today.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people.
• Have experience of engaging and supporting diverse groups and individuals.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting children and young people.
• Be confident in planning, delivering and evaluating interventions and activities.
• Possess strong communication, listening and organisational skills.
• Be able to build effective partnerships with a range of organisations and stakeholders.
• Be proactive, compassionate and approachable.
• Be able to engage hard-to-reach and vulnerable young people.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate flexibility to meet the needs of the service and the young people we support.

No specific qualification is required for this role. Full training and support will be provided as part of your induction. Most importantly, we're looking for individuals who are committed to learning, developing and helping young people succeed.

Why Join Hillingdon?

At Hillingdon, we're committed to putting our residents first and creating opportunities for children and young people to reach their full potential.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within local communities while developing your skills within a supportive and inclusive team environment.

If you're passionate about empowering young people and helping them build brighter futures, we'd love to hear from you.

About us

We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work‑life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.

Here's a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:

• Flexible Working Hours - We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
• 36 Hour Week - Enjoy a standard 36‑hour workweek for all full time staff.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement - increasing with length of service (for non‑casual roles).
• Hillingdon Sports & Leisure - Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes - option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
• Cycle to Work - Eco‑friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
• Local Government Pension Scheme - access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
• Perkbox Benefits - Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Perkbox Benefits.
• Mental Health Support and Counselling Services - Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24‑hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
• Travel Support - Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.
• Trade Union Membership - The Council recognises UNISON, Unite, AEP and GMB and supports employees' freedom of choice in relation to trade union membership.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.

The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.

Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.

Recruitment Information

Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a 'per application' basis.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Some posts are subject to The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In addition to verifying Right to Work in the UK and a new starter health questionnaire, the post is subject to the following pre‑employment screening:

• Enhanced DBS Check
• 5 years of Referencing

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.