Job description
Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people to reach their full potential?
Are you ready to be a positive influence-helping to build confidence, self-esteem, and vital life skills in those who may not have had access to this kind of support?
We’re on the lookout for dedicated Mentors to join our team and work with children and young people across Fareham and surrounding areas. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference through impactful, one-to-one mentoring sessions.
As a Mentor, you will:
Mentoring sessions are designed to:
1. Build confidence and self-esteem
2. Teach life skills such as cooking, communication, and self-care
3. Support mental health through activities like walking and talking
4. Encourage positive social interaction through games and outings
5. Help young people navigate the world with confidence and resilience
You’ll be a trusted adult role model, offering guidance, encouragement, and practical support to help them become well-rounded individuals.
We offer vacancies ranging from 2 to 15 hours per week, typically during school hours. Sessions are spread across the week and can be tailored to suit your availability:
6. 4 hours/week: 2 hours across 2 days or 1 hour across 4 days
7. 5 hours/week: 1 hour a day, Monday to Friday
8. 6 hours/week: 2 hours across 3 days, 3 hours across 2 days, or hours across 4 days
9. 10 hours/week: 2 hours a day, Monday to Friday
10. 15 hours/week: 3 hours a day, Monday to Friday
About you:
11. Empathetic, reliable, and enthusiastic individuals
12. Experience working with children or young people (formal or informal)
13. Ability to build trust and rapport
14. A commitment to making a positive impact
Position – Mentor
Contract or position start date – ASAP
Contract or position end date (if applicable) – N/A
Full time/part-time – Varied
Hours – 4 hours per week- flexible
Essential & Desirable Qualifications:
15. Minimum of 1 year of experience working with young people
To be eligible for this role through Prospero teaching, you must:
16. Hold right to work in the UK
17. Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
18. Provide references upon request
19. Possess up to date Safeguarding Training (or a willingness to undertake this)