Role Summary:
Are you passionate about engaging and inspiring young people to achieve their potential through mentoring, personal development and positive role models?
Millwall Community Trust (MCT) is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Premier League Inspires Workshop Facilitators & Mentors to support the delivery of our Premier League Inspires programme across secondary schools and education settings throughout Lewisham and Southwark.
Working alongside the Premier League Inspires Officer, you will help deliver engaging workshops, small group interventions and targeted mentoring that improve young people's confidence, attendance, behaviour and aspirations. Delivery may take place before school, during the curriculum, at lunchtime or after school, depending on each school's requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to develop their experience within education, mentoring and youth development, with access to ongoing CPD, mentoring and future progression opportunities within Millwall Community Trust.
Key Responsibilities:
1. School Delivery & Learner Support
- Support delivery of PL Inspires workshops and mentoring across secondary schools.
- Deliver planned intervention sessions as assigned by Premier League Inspires Officer.
- Build positive relationships that improve learner engagement and behaviour.
- Adapt delivery to meet differing learning, behavioural & pastoral needs.
- Report learner progress and support needs promptly to Premier League Inspires Officer.
2. Workshop Delivery, Mentoring & Personal Development
- Co-deliver engaging workshops across personal development, wellbeing and life skills.
- Deliver 1:1 and small group mentoring to overcome learner barriers.
- Adapt workshop and mentoring sessions to support needs of learners, incl SEND/SEMH
- Support learners to set realistic goals, reflect on progress and celebrate achievements
- Support wider activities incl; careers events, social action projects & themed workshops
3. School & Programme Support
- Work collaboratively with partnered schools to support learner engagement.
- Maintain positive relationships with staff, learners, parents and carers
- Provide feedback regarding learner behaviour, engagement and progress.
- Support wider MCT programmes, events and cross department initiatives
4. Outcomes & Quality
- Support young people to achieve agreed Premier League Inspires outcomes.
- Monitor learner attendance, engagement and progress throughout delivery
- Gather feedback, case studies and impact evidence.
- Deliver high quality sessions meeting MCT and Premier League standards..
- Promote positive progression opportunities across wider MCT programmes.
5. Administration & Compliance
- Complete registers, learner records and mentoring notes accurately within timescales.
- Maintain accurate programme records and funder evidence.
- Monitor attendance and engagement to support learner retention.
6. Safeguarding & Professional Responsibilities
- Ensure safeguarding, GDPR, equality, H&S and MCT policies are adhered at all times.
- Undertake CPD and mandatory training as required by the Trust.
- Ensure all activities are appropriately risk assessed and delivered safely.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and positively promote MCT and programmes.
7. Additional responsibilities
- Model professional conduct and actively demonstrate MCT core values in your work.
- Act as a positive role model, presenting a professional image of the Trust and its services.
- Develop understanding and commitment to equal opportunities, in workplace & community
- Ensure when involved in any Trust activities that the Safeguarding of learners is prioritised and that safeguarding policies and procedures are being always adhered to.
- Undertake CPD opportunities as deemed appropriate
- Adhere to Trust’s policies and procedures attending Trust training/meetings as required
- Contribute to the development of a culture of continuous improvement within the Trust.
- Support all MCT departments on trust initiatives as identified by CEO, SLT & Trustees
- Actively promote the Trust in a positive and professional manner.
- The details contained in this job profile, reflect the job content at the date of preparation. Therefore, it is inevitable that over time the nature of this role will change; existing duties may be lost and other duties gained without changing the general nature of duties or level of responsibility entailed.
Skills Specification
Essential (E) Desirable (D)
Qualifications
- Maths & English Level 2 (or equivalent). (E)
- Safeguarding qualification (or willingness to achieve). (E)
- First Aid qualification (or willingness to achieve) (E)
- Level 2 Mentoring (D)
- Level 2 Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG) (D)
- Youth Work qualification. (D)
- Behaviour Management or Restorative Practice training. (D)
- FA Introduction to Coaching / UEFA C (or equivalent) (D)
- Mental Health First Aid (or similar wellbeing). (D)
Knowledge and Experiences
- Experience working positively with young people aged 11–18. (E)
- Experience supporting or mentoring young people within education, community, sport or youth settings. (E)
- Experience delivering or supporting small group activities, workshops or interventions.(E)
- Good IT skills including Microsoft Office. (E)
- Experience working effectively within a professional team (E)
- Experience working within secondary schools, Alternative Provision or other educational settings. (D)
- Experience supporting learners with SEND/SEMH needs (D)
- Experience working with vulnerable, disengaged or marginalised young people. (D)
- Experience delivering personal development, mentoring or employability programmes (D)
- Experience working alongside teachers, pastoral teams or external agencies. (D)
Skills and abilities
- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills (oral & written) (E)
- Ability to build positive relationships with young people from diverse backgrounds. (E)
- Ability to motivate, inspire & positively influence young people. (E)
- Ability to deliver engaging small group workshops and mentoring sessions. (E)
- Strong organisation and time management skills. (E)
- Reliable, proactive and able to work independently (E)
- Ability to adapt delivery to meet differing needs and behaviours. (E)
- Flexible approach to working hours to meet programme and school requirements (E)
- Ability to confidently facilitate workshops or assemblies. (D)
- Ability to positively manage challenging behaviour using restorative approaches. (D)
- Ability to build trust and rapport with harder to engage young people. (D)
- Ability to contribute ideas and resources to enhance programme delivery. (D)
- Understanding of trauma informed or inclusive approaches to working with young people. (D)
Personal Qualities
- Passionate supporting young people to achieve their potential (E)
- Professional, reliable and trustworthy. (E)
- Positive, approachable and resilient. (E)
- Adaptable, enthusiastic and willing to learn and develop. (E)
- A professional yet relatable role model for young people. (E)
- Committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity & inclusion. (E)
- Takes pride in delivering high quality work and representing MCT professionally (E)
- Passionate about giving back to local communities and improving opportunities for young people. (D)
- Understanding of the barriers faced by disadvantaged, vulnerable or marginalised young people. (D)
- Desire to support young people with SEND and additional needs to achieve positive outcomes. (D)
- Committed to continuous professional development (D)
- Able to draw upon personal or professional experiences to positively inspire young people. (D)
Other
- Understanding of and commitment to H&S, equal opportunities and GDPR data protection policies and procedures. (E)
- Understand importance of and deliver best practice when working with hard-to-reach young people. (E)
- Commitment to complete all required CPD qualification/training set or similar funded qualifications. (E)
- Flexibility is required from post-holder to work effectively in a changing environment. (E)
To Apply: To comply with safer recruitment procedures for the Club we are unable to accept CV’s without an application form accompanied.
Please ensure that you complete our standard application form (which is available via a link on our website). If you do require assistance in any part of the application process, please contact us via [email protected]
Application Form Link: www.millwallfc.co.uk/club-information/work-for-the-lions/application-form
All applications need to be sent to [email protected]
Due to the quantity of applicants expected, only those short-listed will be notified.
Closing date for applications: Friday 28th August 2026
This document is a guide only and should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing needs of the organisation. All employees may be required to undertake any other duties as may be reasonably requested.
Pay: From £13.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
