Youth Mentor

Job Introduction

Job Title: Youth Mentor
Salary: £27,052 - £29,345 per annum
35 Hours per Week
Location: Redditch and Wychavon
DBS: Enhanced DBS with Children's Barred List check requied
Permanent

Please ensure that you inform your current manager that you are applying for this role

The Role:

We are seeking a passionate and motivated Youth Mentor to support young people and families as part of our Supporting Families First Team. The role involves working directly with young people and their families, providing one-to-one and group support, delivering positive activities, and helping them access opportunities within their local community.

The successful candidate will build positive relationships with young people, schools, community organisations, and partner agencies to promote wellbeing, safety, and positive outcomes. You will support young people who may be facing challenges, help them engage in education and activities, and empower families to make lasting positive changes.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience of working with young people, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safeguarding and improving outcomes for children and families. The role requires flexibility, initiative, and the ability to work effectively with a range of professionals and services.

Benefits:

You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage

• Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us?
• Children's Workforce Academy

Some of these offers include:

• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.

Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Please see job description for further information.

Please contact:RDavis4@worcestershire.gov.uk

Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: 4th September 2026
Anticipated Interview Date: to be confirmed