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Children & Young People's Mentor
| Posting date: | 30 August 2024 |
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| Salary: | £22,750.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 September 2024 |
| Location: | Chester, Cheshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Save the Family Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Role: Children & Young People’s Mentor
Salary: £22,750.00 per annum
Location: Just outside Chester
Job Type: Permanent – Full Time
Hours of work: 35 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 10:00am to 6:00pm)
Closing Date: Wednesday 11th September 2024
We are looking for a Full-time Children & Young People’s Mentor who will play a direct role in supporting at risk children and young people and guiding them to develop their aspirations.
Mentoring is at the heart of what we do, and we are looking for candidates who are passionate about having a positive impact on our children and young people.
This critical work will involve working alongside children and young people to provide guidance role-modelling to enable them to overcome difficulties and barriers to achieve identified outcomes and reach their full potential.
Through our mentoring approach children and young people are given an opportunity to experience the best possible start in life and lay the foundation for a fulfilling future.
About Save the Family
Save the Family is a charity based in Cheshire. We provide a safe community environment combined with tailored mentoring to homeless and vulnerable families. The support offered includes access to training, employment support and issue led support empowering families to move forward with confidence.
Why Work for Us
The success of Save the Family has spanned over 40 years. We value our people and take great pride in our core values that are embedded through everything we do to CREATE a positive future.
Benefits
• Friendly, small passionate teams
• Pleasant, supportive working environments
• Rewarding work helping our families reach their potential
• Competitive salary
• Extensive training and development programme (including Safeguarding)
• Cashback healthcare plan
• Life Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Free parking
The Role
To act as a mentor working alongside children and young people to provide advice, support, information and role-modelling to enable them to overcome difficulties and barriers in order to achieve identified outcomes and reach their potential. The role will include working closely with other agencies as part of a multi-agency team with families across the continuum of need.
The ideal candidate will have excellent mentoring skills and a positive attitude in working with children and young people with complex needs.
Aspects of the role will include:
• Mentoring children and young people in line with the mentoring plan.
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate structured play and learning on and off site.
• Provide support to the whole family unit with regards to family activities and promotion of family time.
• Providing brief respite for parents.
• Working in partnership with community-based services.
• Encourage participation in learning and activities.
• Remain vigilant to safeguarding.
• Agree plans and measurable outcomes.
To apply for the position
All applicants MUST complete an application form to be considered for the role that can be downloaded here: https://forms.office.com/e/xVrmCchdxp
For more information about this position, please visit the jobs page of our website https://www.savethefamily.org.uk/join-our-team/. On the website you will find the job description (including person specification) and an online application form. Alternatively, a downloadable application form can be used and send to jobs@savethefamily.uk.com.
Please note, applicants who do not demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the role will not be considered for the position. Candidates must also demonstrate both at the application stage and interview that they are able to positively identify with Save the Family’s values.
Applications will be accessed upon receipt and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. An early application is therefore strongly advised.
We would be grateful if all applicants could fill in our equality and diversity monitoring form, which can be downloaded via our website link above.
If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please contact Katrina on 01244 333835.
Safeguarding and equal opportunities
Save the Family is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, therefore an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) (previously known as CRB) check is required with this post.
The job offer will also be subject to two satisfactory references. References should be from employers, or ex-employers. Family member references are not acceptable. If the role involves working with children, at least one reference from a previous employer where the role involved working with children should be provided.
Save the Family is an equal opportunities employer.
Salary: £22,750.00 per annum
Location: Just outside Chester
Job Type: Permanent – Full Time
Hours of work: 35 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 10:00am to 6:00pm)
Closing Date: Wednesday 11th September 2024
We are looking for a Full-time Children & Young People’s Mentor who will play a direct role in supporting at risk children and young people and guiding them to develop their aspirations.
Mentoring is at the heart of what we do, and we are looking for candidates who are passionate about having a positive impact on our children and young people.
This critical work will involve working alongside children and young people to provide guidance role-modelling to enable them to overcome difficulties and barriers to achieve identified outcomes and reach their full potential.
Through our mentoring approach children and young people are given an opportunity to experience the best possible start in life and lay the foundation for a fulfilling future.
About Save the Family
Save the Family is a charity based in Cheshire. We provide a safe community environment combined with tailored mentoring to homeless and vulnerable families. The support offered includes access to training, employment support and issue led support empowering families to move forward with confidence.
Why Work for Us
The success of Save the Family has spanned over 40 years. We value our people and take great pride in our core values that are embedded through everything we do to CREATE a positive future.
Benefits
• Friendly, small passionate teams
• Pleasant, supportive working environments
• Rewarding work helping our families reach their potential
• Competitive salary
• Extensive training and development programme (including Safeguarding)
• Cashback healthcare plan
• Life Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Free parking
The Role
To act as a mentor working alongside children and young people to provide advice, support, information and role-modelling to enable them to overcome difficulties and barriers in order to achieve identified outcomes and reach their potential. The role will include working closely with other agencies as part of a multi-agency team with families across the continuum of need.
The ideal candidate will have excellent mentoring skills and a positive attitude in working with children and young people with complex needs.
Aspects of the role will include:
• Mentoring children and young people in line with the mentoring plan.
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate structured play and learning on and off site.
• Provide support to the whole family unit with regards to family activities and promotion of family time.
• Providing brief respite for parents.
• Working in partnership with community-based services.
• Encourage participation in learning and activities.
• Remain vigilant to safeguarding.
• Agree plans and measurable outcomes.
To apply for the position
All applicants MUST complete an application form to be considered for the role that can be downloaded here: https://forms.office.com/e/xVrmCchdxp
For more information about this position, please visit the jobs page of our website https://www.savethefamily.org.uk/join-our-team/. On the website you will find the job description (including person specification) and an online application form. Alternatively, a downloadable application form can be used and send to jobs@savethefamily.uk.com.
Please note, applicants who do not demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the role will not be considered for the position. Candidates must also demonstrate both at the application stage and interview that they are able to positively identify with Save the Family’s values.
Applications will be accessed upon receipt and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. An early application is therefore strongly advised.
We would be grateful if all applicants could fill in our equality and diversity monitoring form, which can be downloaded via our website link above.
If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please contact Katrina on 01244 333835.
Safeguarding and equal opportunities
Save the Family is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, therefore an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) (previously known as CRB) check is required with this post.
The job offer will also be subject to two satisfactory references. References should be from employers, or ex-employers. Family member references are not acceptable. If the role involves working with children, at least one reference from a previous employer where the role involved working with children should be provided.
Save the Family is an equal opportunities employer.