Job Description

Family Mentor

Job purpose:

To provide emotional and practical support to families experiencing emotional distress.

Support

will primarily be in Llanelli primary and comprehensive schools, Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm

ROP

14 to 16 per hour dependent on qualifications and experience. Hours can range from 6 hours a week to 16 hours, flexible.

Closing Date:

31st July

Interview date:

Thursday 7th August

Primary Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

Offer support as identified by case coordinator. Be a positive role model and build relationships with all family members to compliment the work of other practitioners. Encourage positive relationships with representatives in other agencies such as TAF, Housing, Health, and the Police to support individuals. Attend planning meetings with other agencies as deemed necessary by the case manager. Record all visits; attend monthly supervision, meetings, training, and development opportunities as determined appropriately by the manager. Coordinate, prepare and maintain required documentation for monitoring and evaluation purposes. Assist with the setting up of volunteer self-support groups. Adhere to all client confidentiality and always work within ethical boundaries. Attend monthly supervision with CYCA employed supervisor.

Essential:

Family support / trauma informed practice certificate. A minimum of 30 hours of supervised practice. Experience of working with families with complex needs. Basic understanding of clients presenting with distress. Car driver.

Desirable:

Welsh speaker.
All posts are subject to a clear enhanced DBS check. It is a requirement of the post that one referee is your current or past supervisor/Manager.

If you are interested in applying for the position, please contact lianna@cycaonline.org for an application form. All applications need to be returned to tracy@cycaonline.org when completed.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 14.00-16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6 - 16 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/07/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025