Do you have the skills to be a mentor supporting young people in their owntenancies helping thembuild better future?If so, then we have a great opportunity for you to join our team in Tollcrossas a Transition Mentor!
Your new opportunity
Quarriers James ShieldsProject is currently recruitinga full timeTransition Mentor (Nightshift)to provide a comprehensive support service foryoung people aged 16-25 years who are homeless. The service offers support to 10young people in their tenancies providing emotional support that involves building positive relationships.
As aTransition Mentor you will joining a well established team whoplay a key part in promoting positive role modelling, ensuring that each young person's voice is heard and their individual needs are met. You will contribute towards promoting healthy lifestyles and ensuring people have access to information and opportunities withinthe local community.
This is a permanent, full time position working39 hours per week. Sleepover shifts may be included on a rotational basis and paid at the hourly rate.
Whatyou will need to bring to the role
Ability to build trust long last relationships to effectively support young people and their families while maintain boundaries.
Excellent communication skills and
Knowledge and experience of supporting young people who have experiencedhomelessness and/ortrauma in their young life.
Reliability and commitment to delivering a vital service within a community setting.
Resilience and ability to respond approach positively any conflict or signs of distressing behaviour.
??Whats in it for you?
Opportunity to gain SVQ qualifications via our SVQ accredited centre.
Generous holiday entitlement, 29 annual holiday days + 4 public holidays for support staff, rising to 34 days annual leave and 4 public holidays after 5 years.
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.
For further information please refer to the attached job role profile.
Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within threemonths of start date.
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