School Youth Mentor (Freelance/Self-Employed)

Are you passionate about supporting young people? Do you have experience mentorng young people?

We are looking for a Youth Mentor to work with students on a one-to-one basis in a school in Yeovil, Somerset.

The Altering Group partners with schools across the UK to deliver mentoring, empowering young people to reach their potential. As a Youth Mentor, you will play a vital role in helping young people through their difficulties, set goals, and achieve their potential.

Our organisation is passionate about providing support and opportunities to people who often don't have access to this support otherwise, including those from underrepresented groups. Our mission is to ensure that all people have access to the support they need to achieve their full potential. We'd love for you to join us in fulfilling that mission, by supporting young people in Somerset.

The role

As a Freelance Youth Mentor, you will work directly with students in a school in Yeovil, Somerset on a one-to-one basis, delivering tailored mentoring sessions designed to offering guidance and support in various aspects of their lives, including behavioural/academic challenges.

You'll collaborate closely with staff within the school and at The Altering Group to ensure support is tailored and effective, and that you receive the support you need within the role.

Some sessions may take place within the community.

Key responsibilities

Deliver 1:1 mentoring sessions to students referred by the school, on the school premises and in the community

Build trusting, professional relationships that support students' development

Support students in setting and achieving personal and educational goals

Liaise with pastoral leads and other staff to ensure consistent communication and joined-up support

Maintain accurate records of sessions and progress for reporting purposes

Adhere to safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional boundaries at all times

Adhere to school specific and organisational policies, frameworks and guidance

About you

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting young people through mentoring or counselling, ideally within schools and the community. A qualification in youth work or similar, is desired.

We are looking for a Youth Mentor who provides a non-judgemental, empathetic, patient and culturally sensetive approach. You will be passionate about supporting young people facing a range of challenges, and from diverse communities.

You will be able to use your own knowledge and lived experience to guide and support the young people within this school and community setting.

This role requires an Enhanced DBS check, and so you must be willing to obtain this.

This is a self-employed, freelance role, and so you must be willing to work on a freelance basis and manage your self-employment responsibilities.

What we offer

Flexible freelance working arrangements - this means that you can choose your availability within the school timetable

Ongoing guidance and support from The Altering Group's mentoring team

Opportunity to make a measurable difference in the lives of young people

Training such as Safeguarding Children at various levels

Travel reimbursed to a maximum of £9 per day