Youth Mentor

Prospero Teaching; Stockport; Presencial; GBP 34.000 - 41.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Prospero Teaching is recruiting a Youth Mentor in Stockport to support students facing challenges and help them unlock their potential through mentoring, group activities, and personal development.

This part-time role (up to 20 hours per week) pays up to £30 per hour. Sessions run during school hours from 9am to 3pm, offering flexible hours while fitting around the school day, with safeguarding checks required. Experience in education or youth settings is preferred.

Formación

• Experience in mentoring, youth work, or pastoral role.
• Passion for working with young people facing emotional or social challenges.
• Excellent communication skills to connect with and motivate young people.
• Empathy, patience, and a solutions-first approach to supporting students' growth.
• Creative, energetic approach to engaging students.

Responsabilidades

• One-to-one mentoring with students.
• Lead group activities and support sessions during the school day.
• Help students achieve goals and build confidence and resilience.

Conocimientos

Mentoring

Communication

Empathy

Patience

Creativity

Mental health awareness

Descripción del empleo

Youth Mentor

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 Stockport, 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