Are you a great mentor who is passionate about helping young people affected by homelessness? If so, we have a full-time, permanent opportunity to join our QYHS Service in Ayr.
Your new opportunity
Quarriers South Ayrshire Youth Housing Support Service is currently recruiting a full-time Transition Mentor to support young people aged 16–25 years who may be homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The service aims to support the Council’s goal of reducing levels of repeat homelessness by providing high-quality housing support through our supported accommodation in Ayr, operating 24 hours per day.
The Transition Mentor will provide ongoing support and be a positive role model for young people, helping them access opportunities, engage positively within their communities through social and diversionary activities, promote positive social networks, and encourage engagement with friends and family as appropriate. Working directly with young people, you will gain their trust and support them in engaging in learning experiences that promote educational attainment, self-confidence, independent living skills, resilience, and academic qualifications.
If you can contribute to a positive team ethos and have a good understanding and empathy regarding issues faced by young people who have faced adversity, then this is a great role for you!
Working pattern
This is a full-time, permanent role offering 39 hours per week. The service operates 24/7; therefore, you will be required to work a variety of shifts, including early, late, and sleepover shifts. Sleepover shifts are paid at an hourly rate of £12 per hour.
We require the successful candidate to have a full driving license and access to their own car.
Staff benefits
* Generous holiday entitlement: 29 annual holiday days + 4 public holidays, increasing to 34 days after 5 years.
* Family-friendly working policies.
* HSF Health Cash Plans.
* 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
* Life Assurance Benefit.
* Registered with Concert for Carers.
* Access to free health services (physiotherapy & occupational health).
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Christmas savings scheme.
Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within three months of their start date.
Full details of the role can be found via the attached Job Profile.
About Us
Quarriers is one of Scotland’s leading social care charities, providing practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults, and families facing challenging circumstances. We aim to challenge poverty and inequality of opportunity to bring about positive changes in people’s lives.
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