Youth mentor & business support

Creating Effective Generations; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Creating Effective Generations (CEG) in Manchester seeks a full-time on-site Youth Mentor & Business Support to work with young people facing CCE/CSE and County Lines challenges. You will mentor individuals and groups, help them set goals, access education or training, and develop life skills.

You will design and deliver workshops, maintain regular contact with participants, and contribute to safeguarding, case notes, partnerships, and program reporting to ensure services stay responsive and

Qualifications

• Experience in youth work or mentoring with at-risk youths.
• Lived experience of CSE/CCE desirable.
• Strong communication and active listening.
• Ability to maintain safeguarding boundaries and confidentiality.
• Ability to work with families and partner agencies.

Responsibilities

• Mentor young people one-to-one and in groups.
• Design and deliver workshops and activities.
• Maintain regular contact and document case notes.
• Support safeguarding, risk assessments, and project reporting.

Skills

Youth mentoring

Safeguarding

Communication skills

Boundary management

Empathy

Tools

Case management systems

Spreadsheets

Email

Job description

Creating Effective Generations (CEG) is a Manchester-based youth organization that supports young people affected by Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE), Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE), and County Lines activity. CEG focuses on young people from disadvantaged communities who face barriers to opportunity and have limited access to guidance and resources.

The organisation provides stability, targeted interventions, and positive role models to help young people build confidence and make informed choices. As demand for this support has grown, CEG’s work now extends beyond Manchester, reaching young people across the United Kingdom. Team members are part of a mission-driven environment committed to safeguarding and empowering young people to create brighter futures.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Youth Mentor & Business Support role based in the Manchester, but may drive to other locations outside the city to conduct mentoring sessions. The role involves providing one-to-one and group mentoring to young people from challenging backgrounds, supporting them to set goals, develop life skills, and access education, training, or employment opportunities.

The Youth Mentor & Business Support team member will help design and deliver workshops and activities, maintain regular contact with young people, and contribute to safeguarding and risk assessments.

Day-to-day tasks include documenting case notes, liaising with families and partner agencies, and helping coordinate program logistics and administrative duties that support the organisation’s operations. The role also involves supporting outreach, community engagement, and project reporting to ensure services remain effective and responsive to the needs of young people.

Qualifications

• Lived experience of CSE or CCE is desirable. Working with young boys and girls who are victims of these circumstances.
• Experience in youth work, mentoring, or supporting young people from disadvantaged or high-risk backgrounds.
• Strong communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries, uphold safeguarding principles, and work with sensitive information confidentially.

Organisational

• Organisational and administrative skills, including accurate record-keeping, scheduling, and basic IT literacy (e.g., email, spreadsheets, case management systems).
• Experience collaborating with schools, social services, community organisation, or multi-agency teams is beneficial.
• Knowledge of issues related to CCE, CSE, County Lines, and youth violence, or willingness to learn through training.
• Resilience, empathy, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to respond calmly to challenging situations.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practice, and a genuine desire to support young people to achieve positive outcomes.

Requirement

Must have a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle.

Maximum of 6 points on driving license

Salary

Starting salary of £27k per annum with the opportunity for progression within the organisation year by year.

We want you to feel part of this great work we do, within a family dynamic no matter your past history.