Mentor- Disengaged Learners

Prospero Teaching is looking for compassionate, proactive, and inspiring Mentors to support children and young people in Waterlooville who may be facing challenges in their personal development.

This is a chance to be a positive adult role model and help young people build confidence, self-esteem, and essential life skills they may not have had the opportunity to develop.

Location: Waterlooville and nearby areas
Hours: 2-15 hours per week per child
Age Range: 4 years old to post-16 (majority are secondary age)

• Build confidence and self-esteem
• Teach life skills and promote independence
• Support mental health through activities like walking, cooking, playing games, and exploring interests
• Help young people navigate the world with resilience and positivity

You'll be working 1:1 with young people, tailoring sessions to their individual needs and interests, and helping them grow into well-rounded individuals.

We welcome applications from individuals with experience in:

• Youth Work
• Children's Support Work
• Counselling
• Foster Care
• 1:1 Mentoring or similar roles

If you're passionate about making a difference and have the empathy, patience, and creativity to support young people in meaningful ways, we'd love to hear from you.

Position - Mentor
Contract or position start date - ASAP
Contract or position end date (if applicable) - N/A
Full time/part-time - Opportunities for both
Hours - Varied
Essential & Desirable Qualifications:

• • • Minimum of 1 year of experience working with young people
    • Trauma-informed and skilled in de-escalation and emotional regulation strategies- Desirable

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)