About UsAre you passionate aboutsupportingyoung people to thrive?An exciting new opportunity to take a central role in The Strive Project's mission to make lasting change and break the cycle of poor outcomes for the most vulnerable young people. The Strive Project is a new Initiative and the first of itskindin Oxfordshire County Council.Funded by the Office of Police crime commissioner, the Strive Project is a targeted, long term mentoring programme designed to prevent and reduce serious violence, exploitation and offending among vulnerable young people aged 11-18. We are seeking a passionate and motivated Youth Mentor tosupportthis vital work.About the RoleAs a Strive Youth Mentor, you will provide long term, trauma informed support to young people identified as at risk of serious violence, exploitation, and offending. You will work flexibly across Oxfordshire, offering consistency, built on a relationship of mutual respect and offer tailored interventions that promote resilience, wellbeing, and positive life choices.As Strive Youth Mentor you will:Deliver one-to-one mentoring to young people referred through prevention panels and partner services.Buildtrustedrelationships and provide consistentsupportover a sustained period.Collaborate with a range of key partners and stakeholders such as Early Help teams, Police, Health, Education, community partners, Youth Justice, and other social care teams to contribute to holistic support plansMaintain accurate records and contribute to monitoring and evaluation processes.About youHave experience working with vulnerable young people in a mentoring, youth work, orsupportcapacity.Understandthe impact trauma, deprivation, and neurodiversity on young people's development.Areconfidentworking collaboratively across services.Arecommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.Hold a relevant qualification in youth work, social care, or education (or equivalent experience)Rewards and benefitsCulture of flexible workingTechnology tosupportagile working where role permitsUp to 33 days holiday p.a plus bank holidaysOption to 'buy' additional holidayEmployee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeingsupportMembership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer's contribution of up to 19.9%Enhanced family friendly policiesLocal and national discounts for shopping and travelGreat learning and development opportunities tosupportyour ongoing developmentOurcommitmentto:Equality, Diversity and InclusionAt Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peersupport, education and safe spaces for all.Ourcommitmentto:Guaranteed Interview SchemesAs a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.Ourcommitmentto:SafeguardingOxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.Ourcommitmentto:Flexible WorkingWe are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.Follow us on Social MediaStay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.If you encounter any issues with the application system, please contact Harriet Preedy harriet.preedy@oxfordshire.gov.uk