Are you passionate about helping children and young people thrive? Do you want to be a positive role model and help build confidence, self-esteem, and essential life skills in those who may not have had the privilege of such support?

We're looking for Mentors to join our team and support children and young people across Fareham and nearby areas. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact through meaningful, one-on-one sessions.

As a Mentor, you will:

Mentoring sessions are designed to:

Build confidence and self-esteem
Teach life skills such as cooking, communication, and self-care
Support mental health through activities like walking and talking
Encourage positive social interaction through games and outings
Help young people navigate the world with confidence and resilience

You'll be a trusted adult role model, offering guidance, encouragement, and practical support to help them become well-rounded individuals.

We offer vacancies ranging from 2 to 15 hours per week, typically during school hours. Sessions are spread across the week and can be tailored to suit your availability:

4 hours/week: 2 hours across 2 days or 1 hour across 4 days
5 hours/week: 1 hour a day, Monday to Friday
6 hours/week: 2 hours across 3 days, 3 hours across 2 days, or 1.5 hours across 4 days
10 hours/week: 2 hours a day, Monday to Friday
15 hours/week: 3 hours a day, Monday to Friday

About you:

Empathetic, reliable, and enthusiastic individuals
Experience working with children or young people (formal or informal)
Ability to build trust and rapport
A commitment to making a positive impact

Position - Mentor
Contract or position start date - ASAP
Contract or position end date (if applicable) - N/A
Full time/part-time - Varied
Hours - 4 hours per week- flexible
Essential & Desirable Qualifications:

- - Minimum of 1 year of experience working with young people

To be eligible for this role through Prospero teaching, you must:

Hold right to work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide references upon request
Possess up to date Safeguarding Training (or a willingness to undertake this)