Youth Mentor / Support Worker

About Children With Voices Children With Voices (CWV) is a grassroots charity supporting children, young people, and families through alternative education, life-skills programmes, wellbeing activities, and community food hubs. Our mission is to empower children with confidence, resilience, and the tools they need to thrive. We work closely with local schools, families, and partners to create safe, supportive learning environments where every child is valued and heard. Role: Youth Mentor / Support Worker Location: Community sites / schools Hours: 2–4 hours per week (flexible) Contract: Volunteer Reports to: Head of Programmes & Education Role Overview As a Youth Mentor, you will provide emotional, practical and wellbeing support to young people who need a positive role model. You will help build resilience, confidence, and healthy life-skills. Key Responsibilities Provide 1:1 mentoring and group support Encourage positive behaviour, engagement and wellbeing Support workshops, activities and trips Build safe, trusting relationships with young people Report safeguarding concerns appropriately Log basic session notes and progress Person Specification Essential: Empathy, patience, and strong listening skills Experience supporting young people (formal or informal) Commitment to safeguarding and boundaries Desirable: Experience in youth work, coaching or education Benefits Safeguarding, mentoring and youth-work training Flexible volunteering Excellent experience for education, youth work, or social care careers Meaningful impact on young people’s lives