Mentor

MENTOR Buckinghamshire, South Midlands, Leicester and Rutland To provide participant-centred mentoring for eligible young people on the contract, enabling them to build confidence, overcome barriers, prepare for work, secure suitable funded employment and sustain their progress. The Mentor will coordinate tailored pre-employment and in-work support, maintain purposeful contact with participants and employers, and keep accurate action plans, support plans and case records in line with contractual, quality and compliance requirements Key Responsibilities Build rapport with young people and establish a positive, supportive working relationship that encourages engagement, motivation and accountability. Manage a caseload of participants, providing structured one-to-one mentoring - from referral through pre-employment support, placement start, in-work support and progression planning. Complete initial assessments, identify barriers, agree SMART action plans and regularly review progress to ensure participants move towards suitable employment opportunities. Deliver confidence-building, motivation, work-readiness and job-search support, including CV development, interview preparation, sector exploration and soft skills development. Work with Employer Engagement colleagues to match participants to suitable funded employment opportunities and support recruitment, onboarding and day-one preparation. Provide in-work support for participants and employers, including regular check-ins, ..... full job details .....