(Ref: E/PSN/B/825)
Job Details
- Hours:35 hours per week
- Salary:£28,773.12 per annum
- Contract: Fixed term until March 2026
- Location: Belfast/Lisburn/Newtownabbey
Job Background
The Mentor will work directly with families and individuals in homes, community centres, and neutral venues to assess needs, set achievable short-term goals, and support personal development. Using Bryson Pathways resources, the Mentor will provide tailored interventions to promote positive change. They will have access to a wide range of Bryson Pathways resources to support their work
Main Duties And Responsibilities
- Provide tailored support to individuals experiencing financial difficulties, including help with budgeting, debt management, and accessing benefits, grants, or other financial assistance.
- Offer advice and encouragement to improve physical and mental wellbeing, connecting individuals with appropriate healthcare services, counselling, or community wellbeing programmes.
- Assist individuals in addressing housing-related challenges, including understanding housing rights, navigating tenancy issues, and accessing housing advice or advocacy services.
- Provide one-to-one mentoring to build self-esteem, resilience, and problem-solving skills.
Essential Criteria
- Degree level qualification in Social Studies, Community Development, Social Work or related field with a minimum of one years experience in a social care environment or 1 years paid/unpaid experience working in an early years or child development setting
- Knowledge and/or experience of Community Development Work.
- Ability/commitment to work flexible hours as required (including evenings and weekends)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Package
- Hold a full and current driving licence valid in the UK with access to a car and business insurance on appointment
For more information, or a full job description/person specification, please contact the Human Resources Department Tel: or email:
Application packs with full job description are downloadable fromwhere there is also the option to apply online.
Closing Date For Receipt Of Completed Applications Is
Thursday 28th August2025 at 12pm
Benefits
Pension Fund Sick Pay