Youth Mentor

Job Title:

Youth Mentor (Salford)

Location:

Salford

Pay Rate: £25 per hour (starting rate)

Job Type: Temporary | Part-Time | 20 hours per week

Start Date:

March 2026

We are looking for a dedicated Youth Mentor to join our team in Salford, helping young people overcome challenges and achieve their potential. As a Youth Mentor, you will work with students facing social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges, providing one-to-one support to guide them through personal and academic development.

• Provide one-to-one mentoring for students, offering emotional support and guidance.
• Help students develop essential life skills, build confidence, and improve social interactions.
• Work with young people to set personal goals and create action plans to achieve them.
• Support students with academic tasks, including English and Maths, where necessary.
• Act as a positive role model, building trust and helping students navigate challenges.
• Communicate with parents/carers and professionals to ensure a holistic approach to support.

• Minimum 1 year of experience working with young people, preferably in a mentoring or support role.
• Experience supporting students with SEMH or other additional needs.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Must have, or be willing to undertake, an Enhanced DBS check.

• Experience working in a similar role with young people who face academic or personal challenges.
• Qualification in Youth Work, Social Care, or a related field.

If you are passionate about supporting young people and helping them thrive, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in Salford, starting March 2026.

Other Information:
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and pass all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching. All adults working with children and young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting their welfare.

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