[Hiring] Employability and Progression Mentor @The King's Trust

Role Description

Our Employability and Progression Mentors provide one-to-one support, guidance, encouragement, and inspiration to a young person who has completed a King’s Trust Programme. As an Employability and Progression Mentor, you will offer knowledge, experience, and support to young people as they develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to succeed - either in education or further training, through work experience, volunteering, or by securing a job of their choice.

• Mentors will meet regularly with a young person to help them identify and achieve goals.
• Offer guidance, support, and encouragement in a safe space for discussions about skills development.
• Provide guidance on employability and job search issues, including CV writing and interview practice.
• Provide active support between sessions as agreed, such as reviewing documentation, email responses, and signposting useful resources.
• Share relevant learning and useful resources with other volunteers and Trust colleagues.

Mentors will be matched with young people for periods of 3-6 months, with typically 1-2 mentoring sessions per month for each mentee. Ideally, an Employability and Progression Mentor will commit to around four to six hours per month for a minimum of 3-6 months for each mentee.

We are specifically recruiting new mentors to meet a demand for in-work support and job-searching for roles in the Health and Social Care sector. Experience in this sector is desirable but not essential, with a focus on general coaching and employment support being the main priority for volunteers in this position.

The majority of these mentoring connections will be fostered online, via digital meetings and email, with limited opportunities for face-to-face connections available depending on location and preference of mentees.

Qualifications

• Experience building trust with young people from a range of backgrounds.
• Mentoring skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to give and receive constructive corrective feedback.
• Experience of job searches, application processes, and interview experiences.

Requirements

• Work directly with children / young people aged 18+.
• Basic Disclosure Check.
• Commitment to support The Trust for a minimum of 1-2 years.
• Location: Plymouth and the South-West.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training and support in your role.
• Be part of a dedicated community of colleagues and volunteers.
• Opportunity to directly support young people to transform their lives.