Mentor - Young People's Alternative Learning Provision and Vulnerable Adults Mentoring Support at Jobisite / America Jobs

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Mentor - Young People's Alternative Learning Provision and Vulnerable Adults Mentoring Support

at Jobisite in South Gloucestershire

Mentor - Vulnerable People, Children and Adults
Various areas of South Gloucestershire and Bristol

We prioritise the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults and follow safer recruitment practices.

Pyramid Mentoring is a small mentoring company established several years ago.

As an approved provider of both Alternative Learning Provision and adult mentoring, our company is growing and we are looking for additional members of staff to join the team in this part time and flexible role.

We are committed to person centered thinking, respect, choice and dignity for the adult clients and young people we mentor.

What is a mentor?

A mentor is someone who motivates, guides and listens, supporting someone to reach their goals on a 1:1 basis in the community. A mentor may help individuals of any age to build their confidence, resilience and independence exploring different approaches with each client so that they may achieve their next steps.

Due to the nature of the role, the hours available are varied and flexible and can be as few or as many as fits around your other commitments and the needs of your clients starting at a minimum of 2 hours per week. Young people's work is across both South Gloucestershire and Bristol and all adult work is in South Gloucestershire.

You may be:

A parent looking for work in school hours
A student looking for a few hours a week while you study
Returning to work
Looking for a role to fit alongside another part time job
Or you may just have a desire to help and support people to transform their lives.

You will be be:

Pro active, enthusiastic, with good caring for people skills
Able to work both on your own and as part of a team.
Patient, Non judgmental, empathetic and resilient
You will have:

Good written and verbal communication skills
Access to a computer and be proficient in Excel and Word
It is desirable that you have experience or training in supporting vulnerable people, mental health, social care and autism although full training will be given.

Where possible, you should also hold a clean driving licence with access to a car.

Why work for us?

Mentoring relationships are an opportunity for learning and growth. Many mentors say that the rewards they gain are as substantial as those for their mentees, and that mentoring has enabled them to:

Achieve personal growth and learn more about themselves
Feel they are making a difference
Gain a better understanding of other cultures and develop a greater appreciation for diversity
Enhance their relationships
We are proud to be an accredited real living wage employer.
Hourly rate: £12.05 to £12.94 (depending on qualifications and experience) plus holiday entitlement in addition (total £13.50 - £14.50).

Please apply by completing an application form available at at www.pyramid-mentoring.co.uk/becoming-a-mentor/

A more detailed job description and person specification is also available on the above link and should be read before applying.

We cannot accept CVs.

Successful applicants must agree to an Enhanced Disclosure under the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) procedures.

Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract

Applicants must have access to a computer, word and excel and a driving license, access to a car and business insurance (or be willing to get it)
Reference : Mentor - Young People's Alternative Learning Provision and Vulnerable Adults Mentoring Support jobs

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