Job Description

Are you fun, creative, organised and committed to equality?

WE NEED YOU!

Anderida Adolescent Care is a medium-sized organisation based in and around Eastbourne. We operate a number of small bespoke residential children's homes for highly complex and vulnerable young people in local authority care.

We are looking for energetic Mentors to join our dynamic residential childcare team, working with highly vulnerable young people in homes locally.

No experience? No problem. We will teach you everything you need to know. We value kindness, care and a willingness to learn. The rewards are boundless when you look for them, but a genuine desire to help and support our young people is crucial.

As an organisation we realise that for people to do their job well, they need training and opportunity, and we take great pride in enabling our staff to achieve their best.

As a Mentor you will need to:

Act as consistently positive role models for our young people. Engage in the running of our homes, this includes cleaning, cooking etc. Complete daily digital paperwork and maintaining accurate records. Use your initiative and be proactive in your support. Employ appropriate self-regulation skills to offer empathy, boundaries, reflection and kindness in your interactions. Motivate, encourage, support and actively contribute to a happy, confident and dynamic team.
Anderida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is enriched by a diverse workforce. We would welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

To find out more about or organisation, please visit www.anderidacare.co.uk or contact us directly on 01323 410 655.

Deadline for submitting Applications is Monday 5th January 2026.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Friday 16th January 2026.

Candidates will be notified on the day of interview if they have been successful in their appointment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.50-14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 44 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Employee mentoring programme Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme
Work Location: In person