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We are Storyy Group.
At Storyy Group, we believe that every young person deserves a champion who will ensure that each one of our young people has a brighter future.
To make this dream a reality we provide residential care, semi-independent accommodation, alternate school provision and positive pathways for children and young people.
The 16+ accommodation-based services provide intensive support to care-experienced young people. There are between 5 and 6 young people living in our homes at one time; we do not provide personal care, but instead support young people towards independent living.
We also have several bases across Berkshire, including primary and secondary Alternative Provision sites that offer creative arts, boxing, and construction experience, in addition to children’s homes and supported accommodation. Some of our young people also attend our Alternative Provision, ensuring they can access education and are encouraged to learn in different ways.
We collaborate with local authorities, schools, parents, and carers to engage children and young people in learning, positive activities, and pathways for their future. We give them the support and tools they need to write their own Storyy.
Salary: £9,945 (£12.75 p/h)
Hours: 15 hours (shifts are 8 hours which includes a mandatory 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Total hours paid for shift = 7.5). You will work as part of a rota with shifts for Saturdays and Sundays being Early shift: 8am to 4pm / Late shift: 12.30pm to 8.30pm. Lone working will be required.
Work Base: Bracknell (You will be based at one home; however, flexibility is required to travel to other homes if required).
Key Objectives
Your role as a Young Person’s Mentor is to provide support to young people in a compassionate and caring home environment, with a focus on each person being able to:
What your day-to-day responsibilities will look like:
A Day in the Life of a Young Person’s Mentor:
No two days will be the same, but that is the beauty of working for Storyy Group. You will help support our care experienced young people with cooking, maintaining their rooms, alongside arranging and travelling to health appointments. You will also assist the young people when it comes to applying for access to benefits, upskilling themselves, helping with CV writing and travelling to and from professional interviews or meetings. You will be working in the home of these young people, helping them learn life skills and work towards independence. You will also, sometimes, have to deal with trauma response behaviour, substance misuse, barriers with education and self-harm; in these instances, the wider team is there to support you and aid you where they can. You will also be working closely with Ofsted and other local authorities, so it is vital that documentation is kept up to date and record properly to ensure you help the young people to hit their goals and aspirations. Activities are also hugely important for our young people, as they help to build relationships with professionals and peers. We always incorporate equality and diversity, taking into consideration cultural needs alongside individual hobbies and interests. All in all, we want you to have fun and find enjoyment every day whilst working with our young people.
Meet George, a young person in our service:
George is a 16-year-old young man, who has been in the care of the Local Authority since the age of 7. George was originally taken into care due to neglect and having experienced sexual abuse within the family unit. George has had several foster placements which have broken down due to aggressive behavior, self-harming and unmanageable personal hygiene concerns.
George had started to use cannabis with his friendship group and there were significant concerns that he was being criminally exploited by a county lines drug gang. Due to these concerns, George was referred to Storyy Group. He was placed with us as we are out of his local area, to reduce the immediate risk associated with the gangs.
George has a history of not participating in support from external agencies and is currently refusing to attend his secondary school.
This is what we do here at Storyy Homes. How will you help George to feel safe, settled and help him to move towards independence?
PERSON SPECIFICATION
We are searching for altruistic people who want to make a difference. This role is ideal for a proactive character who is willing to take initiative in sometimes challenging situations, but that also wants to make a difference in the lives of young people. If you have a kind, caring and compassionate nature, this Young Person’s Mentor position will suit you to a T!
KEY CRITERIA
Skills and qualifications – DESIRABLE
Competence Summary – ESSENTIAL
(Knowledge, abilities, skills, experience)
Work-related Personal Requirements
Other Work Requirements
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check with Barred List.
Holding a full UK driving licence (or valid equivalent) is desirable; this is not essential, but as your will be required to help young people attend appointments, interviews and meetings, it would be beneficial. If you do not hold a UK driving licence, you will need to help young people travel to the using public transport. Non-UK licences must be converted to UK licences in the first six months of employment. They must also evidence they have business insurance on their vehicle used for work.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: £9,945 per year
What’s in it for you:
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Language:
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Ability to Commute:
Work Location: In person
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