Youth Mentor

Prospero Teaching Manchester; Salford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching Manchester is seeking a Youth Mentor in Salford to support students facing challenges and boost confidence and personal development.

The role is part-time (up to 20 hours/week), paid at up to £30 per hour, with sessions during school hours (9am–3pm). You will bring experience in mentoring or youth work and a passion for empowering young people. The successful candidate must have Right to Work in the UK and DBS check. Preparation and safeguarding checks will be completed.

Qualifications

• Experience in mentoring, youth work or pastoral roles, ideally in education or social care.
• Passion for working with young people facing emotional or social challenges.
• Excellent communication with the ability to motivate students.
• Empathy, patience and a solutions-focused approach to growth.
• Creative and energetic approach to engaging learners; tuition experience is a plus.

Skills

Mentoring experience

Youth work

Pastoral role

Communication skills

Empathy

Motivating students

Mental health awareness

Tuition experience

Job description

If you're driven by making a tangible difference and are excited by the prospect of working in a rewarding, dynamic environment, then we want to hear from you!

About the Role:

Are you someone who thrives on supporting young people through challenges and helping them discover their true potential? As a Youth Mentor in Salford, you'll play a key role in guiding and inspiring students who need additional support in navigating both their academic and personal development. Whether its through one to one mentoring, leading group activities, or supporting students in achieving their goals, you will help foster confidence, resilience, and self esteem

This is a part-time role (up to 20 hours per week), paid at up to £30 per hour. Sessions take place during school hours, between 9am and 3pm, giving you flexibility while still fitting around the school day.

What Were Looking For:

• Experience in a mentoring, youth work, or pastoral role, ideally within an education or social care setting
• Passion for working with young people facing emotional or social challenges
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to connect with and motivate young people
• Empathy, patience, and a solutions first approach to supporting students personal growth
• A creative, energetic approach to engaging students and helping them find joy in learning and personal development
• An interest or background in mental health, social work, or youth services would be an advantage
• Tuition experience for at least 1 year

To Be Eligible You Must:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Have an Enhanced DBS certificate (child barred list) or be willing to apply for a new one
• Provide two professional references from child related roles
• Be passionate about youth empowerment and creating a safe, inclusive environment for young people

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and complete all safeguarding and vetting checks with Prospero Teaching before starting. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting their welfare.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy