Youth Service Mentor - Life Skills

Your role is to support the Life Skills and Employability Programme Lead at the Baytree Centre in delivering one of the clubs within the Life Skills Project. The programmes include Her Space (Spark) for girls in school year 10 and above, Future Me (Jr Spark) for girls in school years 8–9, and Step into Secondary (Sparklers) for girls in school year 7. This includes co-facilitating weekly workshops that focus on embedding essential life and instilling Baytree's 5 Character Development traits including Resilience, Self-Control, Fairness, Purpose and Good Judgement. You will help create a welcoming, inclusive environment where girls can explore important topics and develop the skills they need to thrive.

Main responsibilities:

- Co-deliver weekly life skills workshops alongside the Programme Lead.

- Encourage active participation and ensure sessions reflect the girls' interests.

- Occasionally support trips or outings (e.g. theatre visits).

- Support with fortnightly session planning.

- Build positive, respectful relationships with participants.

- Complete volunteer evaluations and other tasks as required.

- Adhere to Baytree Centre’s policies and procedures, including safeguarding, health & safety, and equality, diversity & inclusion.

Skills and qualities required:

- Good interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships.

- Positive, friendly, and proactive approach.

- Reliable, punctual, and committed.

- Ability to work as part of a diverse team.

- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

- Experience working with young people (desirable). - Experience planning or delivering workshops (desirable).

- Knowledge of a second language (e.g. Spanish, Portuguese, French, Arabic) is an advantage.

Commitment:

- One afternoon per week (Monday to Thursday), for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes between 4:00 pm and 6:30 pm. Specific times will be assigned according to the termly programme timetable.

- One morning (or afternoon) every other week (Monday to Thursday), at a pre-agreed time for session planning via Teams with the Programme Manager.

- Minimum commitment of two terms (approximately 6 months).

Benefits: - Gain experience in youth facilitation and life skills education. - Develop transferable skills in communication, leadership, and inclusivity. - Make a meaningful impact in the lives of young girls. - Professional development and insight into the charity and education sectors. 

This role is open to female applicants only (Equality Act 2010: Schedule 9: Occupational Requirements). Applicants must be 18 years or older.