Mentor

Are you passionate about making a difference in young people's lives? We're looking for dedicated, empathetic, and inspiring individuals to join our team of Mentors across Fareham and Portsmouth.

As a Mentor you will:

• • Build trusting, supportive relationships with assigned students
  • Encourage engagement with school and programme activities
  • Support social-emotional development and well-being
  • Provide consistent, reliable mentorship tailored to individual needs
  • Collaborate with schools and programme staff to monitor progress

About you:

• • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Empathy, patience, and a non-judgemental attitude
  • Experience working with young people (preferred but not essential)
  • Ability to commit to regular mentoring sessions
  • A genuine desire to make a positive impact

Position - Mentor
Contract or position start date - ASAP
Contract or position end date (if applicable) - N/A
Full time/part-time - Part time-Generally up to 15 hours per week
Hours - Monday to Friday

Essential & Desirable Qualifications:

• • • A background in youth work/ support work is highly desirable
    • Minimum of 1 year of experience working within UK schools- ESSENTIAL
    • Experience working with learners with Special Educational Needs (SEN)/ SEMH needs is highly desirable.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Enthusiasm, compassion and positivity are essential, along with a calm nature

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)