Waking Nights Trauma‑Informed Youth Mentor

Storyy Group; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Storyy Group seeks a Young Persons Mentor (Waking Nights) to provide a safe, supportive home environment for looked-after young people across Berkshire. You will support independence, wellbeing and daily living skills while respecting safeguarding rules.

You will work on nights, adopting trauma-informed practice, building trusting relationships and assisting with housing and welfare needs. DBS and safeguarding compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage positively with young people with complex needs.
• Strong commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
• Flexibility to respond to emergencies when required.
• Good written communication and record-keeping skills.
• Strong organisational and time management.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support that responds to each young person’s needs.
• Adopt a trauma-informed approach to behaviour and needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Encourage safe risk-taking within a risk-assessed framework.
• Develop daily living skills and a safe home environment.
• Help young people access housing and welfare benefits.
• Work towards positive outcomes for each young person’s wellbeing and independence.
• Follow safeguarding policies and reporting procedures.
• Maintain a safe environment and report safeguarding concerns promptly.
• Follow Ofsted regulations and relevant Quality Standards.
• Involve young people in decisions about their support and living environment.
• Provide opportunities for young people to share views and feedback.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Resilience

Problem solving

Calm under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Storyy Group seeks a Young Persons Mentor (Waking Nights) to provide a safe, supportive home environment for looked-after young people across Berkshire. You will support independence, wellbeing and daily living skills while respecting safeguarding rules.

You will work on nights, adopting trauma-informed practice, building trusting relationships and assisting with housing and welfare needs. DBS and safeguarding compliance are essential.