Wellbeing and Engagement Mentor
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Wellbeing and Engagement Mentor
Who We Are
Leicestershire is made up of vibrant, ambitious and resilient communities. Leicester City in the Community support these groups, and the people within them, through exciting programmes with a passionate and dedicated team at its core. We aim to Engage, Inspire and Empower through Togetherness, Respect and Pride, changing lives and transforming communities.
Leicester City in the Community has a fantastic opportunity for a Wellbeing and Engagement Mentor to join our dynamic team on a fixed term basis.
About The Role
Key duties are to:
* liaise with key stakeholders including school staff, families, external agencies, and CAMHS.
* track progress and contribute to monitoring and evaluation processes. This may include collecting qualitative and quantitative data, contributing to case studies, and supporting regular reporting requirements
* build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
* maintain a calm and supportive approach, and a passion for working with vulnerable young people
Who We’re Looking For
Essential requirements:
* Level 2 youth work/mentoring
* Experience supporting vulnerable young people
* Safeguarding certificate
* First Aid certificate
* Mental Health First Aid
Contract Type – Fixed-Term
Hours Per Week –37.5 hours
You may be required to work outside of normal office hours, at evenings and weekends.
Location – LCitC is based at King Power Stadium, Leicester. The delivery of sessions with take place at partner schools/Local Community centres etc and some aspects of the role will require homeworking, therefore you will need the ability to travel across multiple sites across Leicester and Charnwood.
Leicester City in the Community is an equal opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
Leicester City in the Community is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, you may be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and prior to taking up any role.
A shortlist of suitable applicants will be compiled shortly after the closing date and successful candidates will be contacted about the interview process