Youth Mentor – Belinda Ferrison House

Youth Mentor – Upper Mount, Northampton – NN1

Employer: Homes2Inspire (part of Shaw Trust Group)

Contract: Full‑time, Permanent, 40 hours per week

Salary: £27,976 – £28,650 per annum (£13.45 – £13.77 per hour)

Location: Upper Mount, Northampton – NN1

About Homes2Inspire

Homes2Inspire are one of the UK’s leading providers of children’s homes, caring for over 150 children across 56 homes and 2 semi‑independent leaving care facilities. We are proud to be part of the Shaw Trust Group, a charity dedicated to transforming lives across the UK.

Vacancy

We are looking for a full‑time, permanent Youth Mentor to work with our care leavers team in Northampton, NN1. The role provides supported accommodation services for young people aged between 17 and 21.

Hours Of Work

• 40 hours per week
• 8‑hour shifts operate between 8 am and 8 pm – Monday to Saturday (examples: 8 am – 4 pm, 9 am – 5 pm, 12 pm – 8 pm)

The Role

• Ensure protection and safeguard the wellbeing of care leavers in our care.
• Demonstrate to the care leavers the value of education, care and development to achieve better outcomes.
• Challenge care leavers to help them avoid becoming without employment, education and training, liaising with independent and third‑sector providers.
• Work with care leavers on resilience, self‑esteem and confidence building.
• Build and create mutual trust and respect with care leavers to facilitate appropriate responses to advice.
• Attend placement meetings and induct care leavers into the provision.
• Analyse behaviour and encourage positive change, supporting participation in a structured routine through individual and group sessions.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant legislation, regulatory and inspection framework requirements.
• Provide basic advice on managing finances and everyday life skills to support transition to adulthood.
• Maintain timely and accurate records of work undertaken with care leavers, ensuring records are clear to other professionals.
• Work with the Service support team to ensure building and flats are maintained to a high standard.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum of 12 months experience working with children and young people.
• Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to make a difference.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Honesty, empathy, and a commitment to being a positive role model.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (£27,976 – £28,650 per annum).
• Comprehensive training and career development pathways.
• Generous annual leave, with option to purchase 5 extra days.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support.
• Unum Healthcare – app based access to healthcare reimbursements, mental health support, remote GP, and wellbeing perks.
• Aviva Digicare – access to free healthcare services including Digital GP consultation, annual health check and mental health assessments.
• Refer a Friend bonus.
• Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, plus Blue Light Card access.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Subsidised days out with young people.
• Recognition awards for long service and attendance.
• Meals included during shifts.

Important Notes

• All successful candidates will be subject to pre‑employment safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted regulatory requirements and Homes2Inspire Safer Recruitment Policy.
• Candidate applications will be reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to interview candidates before the advertised closing date of this role.

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