Goal of the Position: To develop positive, constructive, professional, and meaningful relationships with young people to help them move forward in life. Role: The mentor’s role is to support their mentees by: · Empowering them to resolve current issues and to develop coping strategies for the future. · Provide a model for a healthy, trusting relationship through clear communication and setting appropriate boundaries. · Acknowledging their strengths, talents and gifts and encouraging them to find ways to use them. · Be an active listener and offer support and encouragement when appropriate. · Engage in activities of interest to our young people · Support young people making positive choices in life · Support young people to become more reflective. (This list is not exhaustive) Responsibilities: · Complete application process, consisting of written/computer-based application pack, references, interview, background checks and completion of basic safeguard training as well as basic first aid training. · Confirming right to work in the UK status · Maintain confidentiality of clients. · Clear communication with the family, Caseworker and other professionals in the young people’s network. Qualifications/documentation: · Valid driver’s license and business car insurance. MOT and breakdown cover · Completed background check and above-mentioned training. Time Commitment: · As an agency mentor, this will be down to your own availability (our work can be any day and time of day) Site: · In the community, school sites, care homes, and sports environments. Benefits: · Make a difference in the life of a young person in your community. · Learn about yourself, personal growth. · Give back and contribute to the community. · Have fun!