Detached youth mentors

Parenting 2000 is a charity established in 1994 by a group of parents; based in Sefton we run a
range of services that provide emotional and practical support, information and guidance
targeted at benefitting vulnerable children, young people and families in our borough.

Our organisation is recognised for its strong track record in providing effective interventions to
support to children and young people and families.

Parenting 2000's Youth provision, operates under the brand name 'Alchemy', You will work alongside the Lead Detached Youth Mentor on delivering a programme to engage
& support young people aged 9 years to 18 years old, from the High Park neighbourhood of
Southport, who are identified as potentially at risk of exploitation.

You will encourage and support young people to act as volunteers within the groups that are
developed, 1. To reach young people in a variety of settings, wherever young people meet and develop
their social education.

2. To utilise intelligence from partners /stakeholders including local police, schools and
colleges, children's social care, police, probation services, youth offending teams, health,
MASH Team, community groups, local authority and local businesses Social Care, to work
in areas recognised as "hot spots" and provide consistent and regular youth work support to
encourage those involved to take part in new positive opportunities and experiences., 3. To reach young people who are involved in anti- social behaviour and related disorder to
help them identify their goals and to promote current programmes to help them achieve
them.

4. Refer and 'hand hold children and young people' if required for specialist support such as
substance misuse/addiction mental health, sexual health, housing, debt advice, leisure and
socialisation etc. In particular mentors will steer young people into employment/ training
opportunities to break the cycle of offending, by working with youth focused organisations
that provide employment support such as The Princes Trust and Groundwork.


5. To establish appropriate risk assessments, guidelines and procedures for detached work
and ensure detached workers are appropriately resourced and trained to undertake the
work effectively.

6. To support young people to engage / re-engage in mainstream youth activities within the
localities.

7. Maintain accurate records of all plans, actions, assessments, and outcomes using specified
systems.

8. To undertake a range of day to day administrative duties to ensure the smooth running of
the service.

9. Ensure that client information data is lawfully gathered, accurate, up to date and only
divulged in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018.

10. The post holder will be expected to carry out any other duties that are reasonably requested
of them., A casual car allowance mileage rate payable as appropriate. Reasonable expenses in the
course of duty can be reimbursed.

• Level 2 or above qualification in a relevant subject (or equivalent experience of working with

young people in this age group)


• Ability to engage positively with young people who have challenging behaviour patterns and

attitudes.


• Experience of identifying levels of risk, vulnerability and needs.



• Knowledge and understanding of how traumatic experiences in early life / adolescence can

negatively impact on mental wellbeing in adulthood.


• An understanding of the impact on people of issues such as domestic violence, abuse, ,

substance misuse, poverty and housing issues.


• A broad knowledge of safeguarding procedures



• Knowledge of the workings of the criminal justice system is desirable., A good working knowledge of outside agencies within the Sefton area.



• Experience/ ability to use IT systems to maintain accurate records and management data



• Ability to collect management information for project monitoring purposes.



• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a person centred approach.



• Good verbal and written communications skills including an ability to write accurate and

concise reports.


• Ability to organise your own work routines effectively with a minimum of supervision and

support.


• An ability to handle sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.



Special Requirements


• Willingness to flexibly including some outside normal office hours.



• Willingness to undertake further training and development as necessary in order to

enhance service delivery.

Core working hours are 24 ½ hours per week (Monday - Friday) with a flexible approach.
The nature of this post will require evenings and occasional weekend work.

Management Arrangements
The post holder will be managed by The Chief Executive

Disclosure & Barring Service
The post holder will required to undergo an Enhanced DBS Certificate

References
The job offer will also be subject to two satisfactory references. References should be from
employers, or ex-employers. Email addresses provided for employment references must be
company domain emails not generic emails.




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As the role involves working with children, at least one reference from a previous employer
where the role involved working with children should be provided.


Annual Leave & Public Holidays
The annual leave is 28 days per annum plus normal Bank and Public holidays (pro rata for less
than 35 hours a week)

Confidentiality
To maintain confidentiality of all information and records relating to the work of the project and
Parenting 2000 organisation

GENERAL

This job description is a representative document. Other reasonably similar duties may be
allocated from time to time commensurate with the general character of the post and it's
grading.

All staff has a duty to take care of their own health & safety and that of others who may be
affected by your actions at work. Staff must co-operate with employers and co-workers to help
everyone meet their legal requirements.

Parenting 2000 has an approved equality policy in employment and copies are freely available
to all employees. The post holder will be expected to comply, observe and promote the equality
policies of the organisation

Note: Where the post holder is disabled, every reasonable effort will be made to support all
necessary aids, adaptations or equipment to allow them to carry out all the duties of the job