St Giles Trust

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers, build confidence, and achieve their potential? St Giles Trust is looking for motivated and empathetic Building Futures Mentors to join our Education and Outreach team in Leeds. Working directly within secondary schools, you will provide one-to-one mentoring to young people in Years 8 to 10, helping them develop the skills, confidence and aspirations needed to succeed in education and beyond. The Building Futures programme, funded by the Youth Futures Foundation (YFF), supports young people who may be at risk of disengaging from education and facing poorer long-term employment outcomes. Through trusted relationships and structured mentoring, you will play a vital role in helping young people recognise their strengths, overcome challenges and create positive plans for their future. What You'll Be Doing Delivering weekly one-to-one mentoring sessions to a caseload of young people. Building trusted, positive relationships that help young people increase confidence, improve engagement and achieve personal goals. Supporting young people to overcome barriers affecting attendance, behaviour and educational outcomes. Using trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches to empower young people and keep their voice at the centre of support. Working closely with school staff, families and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes. Maintaining accurate records, case notes and programme data. Contributing to programme monitoring, evaluation and continuous improvement activities. Upholding the highest standards of safeguarding and professional practice. We're looking for someone who has: Relevant lived and/or professional experience that enables them to connect with and understand young people facing challenges. Experience delivering mentoring, support or guidance to young people. Knowledge of the barriers and inequalities that can impact educational engagement and future opportunities. An understanding of safeguarding, professional boundaries and child protection practices. Strong communication, relationship-building and active listening skills. A compassionate, non-judgemental and person-centred approach. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload independently. Digital confidence, including experience using Microsoft Office and electronic record systems. What We Offer: At St Giles Trust, we value lived experience, diversity and inclusion. You'll be part of a supportive team committed to empowering young people and creating lasting change in communities. You'll receive training, supervision and ongoing professional development to help you thrive in the role. This role requires an Enhanced DBS Check with Children's Barred List clearance, which will be shared with the school setting. If you are passionate about helping young people realise their potential and believe in the power of positive relationships to create lasting change, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help young people build brighter futures. It is a fixed-term contract ending on 31/03/2028.

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers and achieve their potential? St Giles Trust is looking for dedicated and inspiring Building Futures Mentors to join our innovative, school-based mentoring programme. Working directly within secondary schools (based in Wembley, London), you will provide one-to-one mentoring support to young people in Years 8 to 10 who may be at risk of disengaging from education and facing poorer long-term outcomes This is an exciting opportunity to use your lived and/or professional experience to build trusted relationships, help young people develop confidence and resilience, and support them in achieving meaningful educational and personal goals. About the Programme Building Futures is a fully funded mentoring programme that provides young people with a consistent, trusted adult relationship through weekly one-to-one sessions over a six-month period. The programme aims to improve school engagement, attendance, behaviour, confidence and future aspirations. As a Building Futures Mentor, you will: Deliver high-quality one-to-one mentoring to a caseload of young people. Build positive, trusting relationships that enable young people to recognise their strengths and overcome challenges. Support students to improve engagement with education, attendance and personal development. Work collaboratively with school staff, parents/carers and external professionals where appropriate. Maintain accurate records and contribute to programme monitoring and evaluation activities. Apply a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach that places the young person at the centre of support. Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people at all times. What We're Looking For We welcome applicants with relevant lived experience and/or professional experience supporting young people. You'll bring: Experience mentoring, supporting or working with young people facing barriers to education or progression. The ability to build strong, positive and trusted relationships. Excellent communication and active listening skills. An empathetic, non-judgemental and person-centred approach. Knowledge of safeguarding and professional boundaries. Strong organisational and record-keeping skills. Confidence working collaboratively with schools, education professionals and partner agencies. Good digital skills, including Microsoft Office applications. Why Join St Giles Trust? At St Giles Trust, we believe in empowering people to create positive change in their own lives and communities. We value diversity, inclusion, empathy and collaboration, and we are committed to creating an environment where both our staff and the people we support can thrive. This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives while developing your own mentoring practice through training, supervision and reflective support. An Enhanced DBS check, including Children's Barred List clearance , is required for this role. It is a fixed term contact ending on 31/03/2028.