Make a Positive Difference in the Lives of Children and Young People
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve their potential? Do you believe in the power of positive relationships, guidance and encouragement to help young people overcome challenges and thrive?
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Mentor to join our Community & Voluntary Team within the Hillingdon Youth Offer. This is a rewarding opportunity to work directly with children and young people, providing targeted mentoring support that helps build confidence, resilience and positive outcomes.
This is a part-time position working 9 hours per week throughout the year. Please note that the advertised salary will be pro-rated. Working hours may include afternoons, evenings, weekends and, on occasion, residential activities.
About the Team
The Community & Voluntary Team delivers high-quality, targeted youth work across Hillingdon, working in partnership with statutory, community and voluntary sector organisations.
Our work includes one-to-one mentoring, group work, targeted interventions and holiday programmes designed to support children and young people to develop their skills, confidence and aspirations.
Using a strengths-based and needs-led approach, we create safe and supportive environments where young people can grow, make informed choices and develop positive relationships with their communities.
As a Mentor, you will support the delivery of our Mentoring Programme, working with children and young people across the borough. You will build trusted relationships, provide guidance and encouragement, and help young people identify and achieve personal goals.
Working closely with colleagues, families and partner organisations, you will contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of mentoring interventions that support personal, social and emotional development.
You will:
- Deliver one-to-one mentoring and targeted support to children and young people.
- Build positive, professional relationships that encourage engagement and participation.
- Support young people to increase their confidence, resilience and independence.
- Contribute to the planning and delivery of group activities and interventions.
- Work collaboratively with partner organisations and community groups.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to monitoring and evaluation processes.
- Promote inclusion, wellbeing and positive outcomes for children and young people.
- Support young people to recognise, value and respect difference within diverse communities.
About You
We're looking for someone who is committed to taking a positive, holistic and empowering approach to supporting children and young people.
You will have experience of working with children and young people in community, youth work, educational or similar settings and will understand the challenges and opportunities facing young people today.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people.
- Have experience of engaging and supporting diverse groups and individuals.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting children and young people.
- Be confident in planning, delivering and evaluating interventions and activities.
- Possess strong communication, listening and organisational skills.
- Be able to build effective partnerships with a range of organisations and stakeholders.
- Be proactive, compassionate and approachable.
- Be able to engage hard-to-reach and vulnerable young people.
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrate flexibility to meet the needs of the service and the young people we support.
No specific qualification is required for this role. Full training and support will be provided as part of your induction. Most importantly, we're looking for individuals who are committed to learning, developing and helping young people succeed.
Why Join Hillingdon?
At Hillingdon, we're committed to putting our residents first and creating opportunities for children and young people to reach their full potential.
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within local communities while developing your skills within a supportive and inclusive team environment.
If you're passionate about empowering young people and helping them build brighter futures, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply Today
Join the Hillingdon Youth Offer and help us create positive opportunities, strong communities and brighter futures for children and young people across the borough.