Job Description

Future Pathways Mentor

20 hours per week including evenings, weekends & school-time hours

Contract:

12-month fixed term

Location:

Across 6 hubs in Worcester City

Salary:

27,186 ( Pro Rata)

Closing Date:

19.01.2026

About Worcester Community Trust

Worcester Community Trust is a registered charity that runs six community hubs in the City of Worcester providing facilities for community activities and services for people of all ages. We aim to be at the centre of thriving communities and for our centres to be the hub of community activity to achieve our vision: Worcester: A City where people feel connected, supported and empowered. This is your opportunity to be part of a dynamic team helping the Trust achieve ambitious plans for growth.

Worcester Community Vision and Mission

Vision - Worcester: A City where people feel connected, supported, and empowered.

Mission - Bringing Communities Together by delivering services and activities for all.

Value & Behaviours

We collaborate, working together with local people and partners to achieve more

We are Inclusive, access for all, welcome diversity, and valuing uniqueness

We are Ambitious, We value innovation and creativity, driving progress, dynamic and visionary organisation.

Delivering Excellence, Investing in our staff, volunteers and infrastructure to provide quality and professional services

WCT recognise that value and strength of differing perspectives and experiences within our organisation and are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to be representative of the population we work in. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people.

We are looking for a motivated

Future Pathways Mentor

to support community members aged 16+ into education, training, apprenticeships, or employment. You will deliver 1:1 mentoring, group sessions, and employability support, helping individuals build confidence, develop skills, and overcome barriers.

Key Responsibilities:

Mentor individuals who are NEET (not in Education, Employment or Training) or at risk of. Support CV writing, interview skills & goal setting. Identify suitable training, job and apprenticeship opportunities. Build links with employers and training providers. Record progress and report outcomes.

Essential Skills & Experience:

Experience working with young people or adults in mentoring, youth work, coaching, or Relevant qualification (Level 3 youth work, coaching, careers). Strong communication, motivation, and relationship-building skills. Knowledge of local education, training, and employment pathways. Organised, positive, and supportive approach. Experience partnership-working. Driving licence (if outreach required).
Apply now to make a real difference in your community.

What you get...

Be part of an amazing, welcoming passionate community! We help you put your skills to use to create positive social impact. A voice and input into shaping and influence services and decisions. The ability to develop your role and skills.

What we offer...

Opportunity for flexible working Get an extra day off for your birthday! Health Scheme -which contributes towards Opticians, Dentist, Therapy and more Great opportunities for training and CPD Company Life insurance

Representing the City

At WCT we want to be an organisation that's representatives of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, gender identity and perspective. We are a local employer and invest in the skills, training, and experiences of our local communities. We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants from areas local to our hubs and also people who represent the Asian and African Heritage communities and LGBTQIA communities in our city. If there are any aspects of the role you feel like you don't have experience of, but still think you'll make a good candidate please complete the form or covering letter and outline why you'd be the best person for the role.

Deadline for applications is

Monday

19th January 2025

For full details and the apply visit worcestercommunitytrust.org.uk/recruitment

If you prefer to apply via CV please include a Covering letter outlining how you fulfil the essential and if relevant, desirable criteria of the person specification for this role. Please email these to jack@worcestercommunitytrust.org.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 27,186.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Employee discount Free or subsidised travel Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Sick pay Store discount
Work Location: In person