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Role Detail

Mentor to Young People

4YPUK Ltd

1:1 support to young people and their families to improve their lives

Detailed Description

As a mentor you will work with young people on a 1:1 basis once a week offering up to 12 sessions. As a youth mentor you will help a young person to improve their well-being. You will work with a young person to encourage them to reach an agreed set of goals such as improving school attendance, improving relationships at home or with peers. You will provide a listening and supportive ear and offer advice and guidance where needed. Simply by being there for a young person on a weekly basis is the difference they need.

Activities you will be doing

Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Counselling,Youth Work

What skills are required for this role

Counselling

Why these skills are required

It is important that as a mentor you are a person with good communication skills, you are able to actively listen and respond to a young person, you are approachable and committed. You also need to be able to travel around Bedford Borough in order to meet the young person on a weekly / fortnightly basis.

What is in it for you

Mentoring young people takes a specific skill set, but it offers work that is incredibly rewarding. We offer full training and support throughout the process. We pay out of pocket expenses

Time Commitment

1.5 hour per week More if you wish to mentor more than one young person at a time

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Across Bedford Borough

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Application Process
Support you will receive
Role Type
Suitable For
18 and over
We Welcome
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Location
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