Wellbeing and Engagement Mentor – Leicester City in the Community

Leicester City Football Club; Leicester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicester City in the Community is looking for a Wellbeing and Engagement Mentor to join its team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

You will support young people in mainstream education and alternative provision across Leicester and Charnwood, delivering sessions at partner schools and community centres with some homeworking.

Ideal candidates will work on their own initiative, communicate effectively, travel across the city and county, and have two references plus an Enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Able to work on your own initiative (self-starter).
• Excellent communicator at a variety of levels with strong organisation and planning skills.
• Able to encourage, motivate and enthuse young people.
• Committed, self-motivated and focused on high-quality delivery.
• Able to travel independently across the city and county.
• Two relevant references and an Enhanced DBS check are required.

Responsibilities

• Work one-to-one or with small groups of identified young people to re-engage them in education and improve outcomes in line with the programme.
• Work with outside agencies to create well-rounded support.
• Develop and deliver high-quality resources and sessions.
• Help develop intervention sessions that engage, enthuse and raise young people’s aspirations.
• Monitor project progress and keep data accurate and well managed.
• Contribute to internal and external monitoring reports on time and to a high standard.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Motivation

Delivery quality

Job description

Leicester City in the Community is looking for a Wellbeing and Engagement Mentor to join its team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

The Role

You will work alongside young people who need additional support in mainstream education and alternative provision settings, helping them re-engage with education. Sessions take place at partner schools and community centres across Leicester and Charnwood, with some homeworking.

Key Responsibilities

• Work one-to-one or with small groups of identified young people to re-engage them in education and improve outcomes in line with the programme
• Work with outside agencies to create well-rounded support
• Develop and deliver high-quality resources and sessions
• Help develop intervention sessions that engage, enthuse and raise young people’s aspirations
• Monitor project progress and keep data accurate and well managed
• Contribute to internal and external monitoring reports on time and to a high standard

About You

• Able to work on your own initiative
• An excellent communicator at a variety of levels, with strong organisation and planning skills
• Able to encourage, motivate and enthuse young people
• Committed, self-motivated and focused on high-quality delivery
• Able to travel independently across the city and county
• Two relevant references and an Enhanced DBS check are required

Key Details

• Location: King Power Stadium, Leicester (LE2 7FL), delivering at partner schools and community venues
• Contract: 12-month fixed term, full time (37.5 hours per week); some evening and weekend work
• Salary: Competitive
• Closing date: 30 November 2026