Parent/Carer Mentor (FTC to 31st March 2026, up to 22 hours per week)
| Posting date: | 28 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £37,092 to £41,506 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 September 2025 |
| Location: | Bracknell, Berkshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Bracknell Forest Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | People/25/321144 |
Summary
We are currently recruiting for a Parent/Carer Mentor to work in our Youth Justice Team.
This is a fixed term role for a period of 9 months until 31st March 2026. Working part-time up to 22 hours per week (Monday to Friday) and will need to fit around the availability of parents.
(Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying.)
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
About you...
Are you a compassionate connector with a passion for empowering families?
We are looking for someone who can build trust, offer tailored support, and help parents navigate complex challenges.
If you thrive on making a real difference and believe in the power of relationships to change lives then this part-time role is for you.
About the team...
This role sits within our dedicated Youth Justice Team, based in Zone 76 at Priestwood. We are a passionate, multi-disciplinary team working to reduce youth offending and strengthen families facing adversity.
Our team thrives on collaboration, compassion, and innovation, bringing together professionals from across services to create meaningful change.
You will be joining a supportive environment where trauma-informed practice, flexibility, and relationship-building are at the heart of everything we do.
Key responsibilities...
Provide regular, one-to-one mentoring to parents/carers, offering emotional and practical support tailored to their individual needs.
Build trusting relationships with families, using a trauma-informed approach to empower and strengthen their ability to support their child.
Connect parents/carers with relevant services and advocate on their behalf to ensure access to appropriate support.
Maintain high-quality records and use the Focused Diversion Toolkit to monitor progress and report effectively.
Collaborate with multi-agency partners through prevention panels to develop holistic support plans for families.
This is a fixed term role for a period of 9 months until 31st March 2026. Working part-time up to 22 hours per week (Monday to Friday) and will need to fit around the availability of parents.
(Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying.)
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
About you...
Are you a compassionate connector with a passion for empowering families?
We are looking for someone who can build trust, offer tailored support, and help parents navigate complex challenges.
If you thrive on making a real difference and believe in the power of relationships to change lives then this part-time role is for you.
About the team...
This role sits within our dedicated Youth Justice Team, based in Zone 76 at Priestwood. We are a passionate, multi-disciplinary team working to reduce youth offending and strengthen families facing adversity.
Our team thrives on collaboration, compassion, and innovation, bringing together professionals from across services to create meaningful change.
You will be joining a supportive environment where trauma-informed practice, flexibility, and relationship-building are at the heart of everything we do.
Key responsibilities...
Provide regular, one-to-one mentoring to parents/carers, offering emotional and practical support tailored to their individual needs.
Build trusting relationships with families, using a trauma-informed approach to empower and strengthen their ability to support their child.
Connect parents/carers with relevant services and advocate on their behalf to ensure access to appropriate support.
Maintain high-quality records and use the Focused Diversion Toolkit to monitor progress and report effectively.
Collaborate with multi-agency partners through prevention panels to develop holistic support plans for families.
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