Youth Mentor – Upper Mount, Northampton – NN1
Employer: Homes2Inspire (part of Shaw Trust Group)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent, 40 hours per week
Salary: £27,976 - £28,650 per annum (£13.45 – £13.77 per hour)
Location: Upper Mount, Northampton – NN1
About Homes2Inspire
Homes2Inspire are one of the UK’s leading providers of children’s homes, caring for over 150 children across 56 homes and 2 semi-independent leaving care facilities. We are proud to be part of the Shaw Trust Group, a charity dedicated to transforming lives across the UK.
Vacancy:
We are looking for a full time, permanent Youth Mentor to work with our care leavers team in Northampton, NN1, which provide supported accommodation services for young people aged between 17 – 21.
As a Youth Mentor you will provide guidance, advice and support to our young people to support in their transition into adulthood, assisting with the co-ordination, preparation and completion of Pathway Plans, outcome stars, support plans, risk plans and other documentation.
You will be allocated a case load of approximately 6 – 10 young people and will support with key worker session, weekly mentoring sessions, supporting with individual living skills, employment applications, activities / workshops etc.
Hours of work:
40 hours per week
8 hours shifts operate between 8am and 8pm – Monday to Saturday
Eg – 8am – 4pm / 9am – 5pm / 12 – 8pm
The Role:
As a Youth Mentor, you will:
Ensure the protection and safeguard the wellbeing of care leavers in our care.
Demonstrate to the care leavers the value of education, care and development to achieve better outcomes.
Authoritatively and empathetically, challenge care leavers to help them avoid being without employment, education and training. This will involve liaison and joint working with independent and third sector providers.
Work with care leavers on issues such as resilience, self-esteem and confidence building
Build and create mutual trust and respect with care leavers in order that they respond and react appropriately to information and advice. This will involve attendance at meetings and include visits to care leaver’s home, education establishments, prisons and courts.
Attend placement meetings and induct the care leavers into the provision.
Analyse the care leaver’s behaviour and encourage positive change, supporting them to participate in a positive structured routine. This will involve individual and group sessions.
Maintain knowledge of and apply the relevant legislative, regulative and standards against inspection framework requirements.
Provide basic advice and skills to care leavers on managing their finances and other everyday life skills to support their move to adulthood.
Maintain timely and accurate recording on the young person’s file and other relevant records, to ensure that there is an accurate record of work undertaken with care leavers that they can understand and that assists other professionals working in partnership.
Work with the Service support team to ensure building and flats are maintained to a high standard.
What You’ll Bring
Have a minimum of 12 months experience working with children and young people.
Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to make a difference.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
Honesty, empathy, and a commitment to being a positive role model.
What We Offer
Competitive salary (£27,976 - £28,650 per annum).
Comprehensive training and career development pathways.
Generous annual leave, with option to purchase 5 extra days.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support.
Unum Healthcare - App-based access to healthcare reimbursements, mental health support, remote GP, and wellbeing perks
Aviva Digicare - Access free healthcare services including Digital GP consultation, Annual Health Check and Mental Health Assessments
Refer a Friend bonus.
Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, plus Blue Light Card access.
Cycle to Work scheme.
Subsidised days out with young people.
Recognition awards for long service and attendance.
Meals included during shifts.
How to Apply
If you’re looking for a new job in Northampton – NN1 and are passionate about making a positive impact in young people’s lives, apply today!
Please Note:
All successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted regulatory requirements and Homes2Inspire Safer Recruitment Policy.
Candidate applications will be reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to interview candidates before the advertised closing date of this role.
