Our youth mentors will work with young people and their families based in South Bristol and beyond. The role will see trusting relationships built between known young people in the community, partnered with professional mentors who can relate to the young people and help guide them into positive provision or employment.

The focus will be on the number of positive hours these young people can spend with their mentors and away from negative influences in their lives. 

Your main responsibilities:

Delivery of small, targeted group work and work supporting referred individuals through 1-2-1 caseload working.

Develop positive relationships between you and the young people to ensure you get the best outcomes.

To evidence, the impact of the 1-2-1 work and mentoring to ensure it is sustainable and continues to change the lives of young people who we work with.

Delivery of a weekly, monthly group sports or family activity.

Delivery of parent targeted 1-2-1 work and work supporting referred individuals.

To be part of developing our mentoring strategy and ensure we meet the needs of young people in Bristol now, and in the long term.

To use early intervention where possible and to provide long-term opportunities and pathways, working with clear evidence of need and agreed success criteria. 

You will have:

An understanding of the issues faced by young people, specifically in relation to young people in areas of deprivation

Experience in working with targeted groups or individuals in areas of deprivation, through building positive relationships and mentoring 



Experience and/or knowledge of Secondary /Higher education



An understanding of safeguarding and health and safety in a youth work setting.

A proven ability to work to under pressure to tight deadlines 


A commitment to supporting young people, and the foundations of equality and diversity

Self-motivated and the ability to work on own initiative 


Excellent communication skills including written, telephone and interpersonal skills.

Proven planning and organization skills.

IT literate

Full UK driving license 

We will give you:

A holiday allowance of 25 days pro rata

Generous pension scheme

Generous continuous personal development budget 

Salary: circa £24,100 – £26,600

The opportunity to be part of an incredible journey

This is a permanent position and is 37.5 hours per week, with flexible working hours but must be willing to work evenings and weekends when needed. 

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.