Would you like a job where you can make a real difference to someone’s life?
Then working for Minstead Trust could be a perfect match for you!
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us working with our enthusiastic and dedicated Employability team located in Portsmouth and the surrounding areas.
Employability Mentor
37.5 hrs per week
Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00 (Some Flexibility is required)
Salary- £25,077 per annum
At Minstead Trust, we celebrate people by working to provide excellent support to those with wide-ranging care needs. Without our incredible team of staff and volunteers, we simply wouldn’t be where we are today! We are always looking to welcome people who are passionate, dynamic and able to celebrate difference.
As an Employability Mentor based in Portsmouth, you’ll be responsible for guiding young people on our Employment programmes through the final stages of their courses. This mainly focuses on “in-placement” support for our Step Up for Work programme and Apprenticeship Placement but does involve some personal development such as job searching, interview prep and CV building.
The role:
- To identify work and supported employment-based goals and support individuals to gain the relevant skills and experience to achieve these goals
- To build substantial relationships with local social enterprises and employers with the aim of developing high quality work experience placements
- To support businesses with implementing reasonable adjustments to improve accessibility to work for people with learning disabilities
- To act as an Ambassador for the Trust at all placements, networking events and in the community
What are we looking for?
- At least 1 years’ experience of working in a coaching/mentoring role or working with a supported employment programme
- A good understanding of assessment and training tools
- Outstanding communication skills for people of all levels
- Must have the ability to inspire and motivate
- Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities (preferred but not essential
- Due to the location of the role, a UK driving licence with access to a motorised vehicle is essential
What benefits can we offer you?
- 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays
- Refer-a-Friend scheme worth £750!
- A Celebration Day’s Leave for Your Birthday pro rata
- Death in Service Insurance
- Company Pension
- An easy to access Health Care Scheme
- Cycle to Work
- Free Parking on-site
- Blue Light Card Eligibility
- Furzey Gardens Membership
- Hanger Farm Membership
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- Company Sick Pay
If you would like to apply for this role please fill out the Online Application Form
We are not licensed to sponsor employees for visas; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. You need to have, or be able to obtain, right to work in the UK in order to take up this position.
All staff working for, or on behalf of Minstead Trust, understand their responsibilities in relation to safeguarding adults at risk and know who to escalate concerns to within Minstead Trust.
Due to the nature of this employment sector your application is subject to a successful Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).
No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we will gladly accept applications from all sections of the community.