Job Description
Are you looking for a role supporting young people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness? Are you looking to join a team where every day they mentor people and #keepthepromise? Reach your full potential and join Quarriers as a Transition Mentor!Your new opportunityQuarriers Ayrshire Youth Housing Service are currently recruiting part time Transition Mentor to join our dedicated team who cover the South Ayrshire area supporting young people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness.As a Transition Mentor you will work with young people ages between 16-25 in their daily lives proving housing support, mentoring them to achieve their goals and ambitions.
You will provide advise related to employment, education and social community integration. Some of the young people supported may have experienced trauma in their young lives and therefore building long lasting relationships and trust is key to ensure each person feels safe and their voice is heard. You will mentor within a community outreach service visiting people individually across South Ayrshire therefore must be willing to travel as and when required.
You will have the autonomy to manage your own time with a combination of home based working and out and about in a community setting depending on service needs.If you are a truly dedicated person to mentoring young people and aligned with The Promise that Scotlands children will grow up loved, safe and respected then this is the perfect role for you!Working pattern: This is a part time, permanent role working 20 hours per week. 3 week rolling rota pattern, working hours 10pm - 8am (additional payment for nightshift 12am - 7pm).Week 1 - Wednesday & Thursday nightWeek 2 - Saturday & Sunday nightWeek 3 - Thursday & Friday nightWhat you will need to succeed/bring to the roleCompassion and kindness to support young people in their day to day lives.Enthusiasm and self-motivation.Ability to apply transferable life experience and skills to support and enable individuals.Excellent problem solver who is driven by positive outcomes.Resilient, reliable and an excellent listener.Good IT & communication skills.Proactive and skilled in building strong lasting relationships.Due to the remit you will be covering, a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.What you will get in returnOpportunity to gain SVQ qualifications via our SVQ accredited centre.Training, support, learning and development.Opportunity to make a difference to someones life.Family friendly working policies and procedures.HSF Health Cash Plans.24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance programme.£500 refer a friend scheme (t&cs apply)Life Assurance Benefit.Workplace Pension.Registered with Concert for Carers.Access to health services free of charge (physiotherapy & occupational health)Cycle to work scheme.Christmas saving scheme.Full details of this role can be viewed on the attached Job Role Profile.Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within three months of start date.TPBN1_UKTJ