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Experienced Youth Support Mentor - Avance Care Services

Child Care

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Avance Care Services provides supported accommodation services which enable young people in care to transition and develop independent living skills to prepare for independent living and adulthood.
We work directly with young people and professionals, providing a holistic approach in order to deliver positive outcomes for all young people placed with us.
We are looking for an experienced youth support mentor who is experienced in working with young people with challenging behaviour, trauma and cares about being a positive support to young people in care.
You will be:

  • based in our shared homes across London and Essex
  • working 12 hour shifts
  • self employed
  • Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement educational programs and activities for youth
  • Deliver key worker sessions and workshops
  • Collaborate with other professionals to meet the needs of the young person
  • Mentor and provide guidance to youth in personal and social development
  • Create a safe and inclusive environment for all young people
  • Monitor and supervise youth in the home
  • Improving and enhancing young peoples lives
  • Skills:
  • Experience working with children, particularly those with challenging background
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Patience, empathy, and the ability to build rapport with youth
  • Non judgemental approach
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Ability to work effectively in a team
  • Ability to use their initiative
  • This position offers an opportunity to make a positive impact on young individuals. Do you have a passion for education, experience working with young people, and possess the necessary skills? Yes? Then we encourage you to apply!
  • Qualifications
  • Experience working or mentoring young people (16-18 years old).
  • Good IT and documentation skills
  • Strong communication skills to effectively engage with young individuals
  • Knowledge of neurodivergence
  • Good knowledge of Ofsted legislation for Supported Accommodation
  • Organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and activities effectively
  • Knowledge of safeguarding and care services
  • Experience
    Required
  • Languages
    English – Advanced
  • Employment
    Part-time
  • Schedule
    12 Hour shifts Monday-Sunday
  • Salary
    £12.22 – £12.3 hourly
  • Benefits
    Flexitime, Health &wellbeing programme, career progression

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Supported Accommodation • 11-50 Employees

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Avance Care Services provides supported accommodation services which enable young people in care to transition and develop independent living skills to prepare for independent living and adulthood.

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