This job expired on 25th November 2025
Youth Mentor
Youth Mentor
Working on the ground with young adults with barriers facilitating workshops, activities, training, volunteering and community projects, and providing a mentoring service.
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Hours of work: 37 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Stepping Stones NI is an equal opportunities employer.
Stepping Stones NI reserves the right to enhance the criteria in the event of an unprecedented response.
About the role
The Youth Mentor will work closely with the Youth Service Manager to shape an effective service for the participants, and will work towards the highest standard of service for young people with learning disabilities and learning difficulties, providing an intervention that will help them prepare effectively for their future, taking into consideration the challenges they face today.
To apply please email recruitment@wegobeyondhr.com to receive an application pack
Applications will be shortlisted against the criteria detailed in the job description. Short-listed candidates will be invited to attend first stage interview to assess the candidates suitability for the role.
If we receive a high number of applicants, we reserve the right to increase the number of competencies that the candidates will have to demonstrate.
Where the quality of applications is particularly high applicants may be invited to a second stage interview.
What you will need
Required criteria
- GCSE English and Maths or equivalent (Level 2 Essential Skills)
- Relevant qualification in Youth Work, Level 3 and above
- Minimum of one year experience working with young people, aged 16-24 in a youth work setting/education setting
- Planning and delivering quality driven learning experiences
- Understanding of the issues/barriers related to employment and difficulty/disability
- Display evidence of the values and attitudes required to work with young people and adults with a learning disability/difficulty
- Computer literacy including Zoom, Teams, other training platforms, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, email packages and social media
- Can communicate clearly and with confidence both orally and in writing, including reporting and presentations
- Ability to work as part of a team and be flexible
- Self motivated and self starter with the ability to use own initiative
- Current Full UK driving licence
Desired criteria
- Teaching or training qualification
- Display evidence of working with stakeholders, colleges, community groups
- Worked within community and voluntary sector
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Establishing Rapport With Clients
Communication
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