Job Description

Job Title

Targeted Youth Mentor

Salary

26,000 - 28,000

Hours of Work

Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm (flexible hours and working location considered)

You will be expected to work a minimum of 37.5 hours per week, excluding lunch breaks. The role may include evening and weekend hours.

Location

Blackburn Rovers Football Club, Ewood Park, Blackburn, BB2 4JF.

Responsible To

Community Inclusion Manager

Contractual Status

Full Time - permanent

Closing Date

Wednesday 24th September 2025 @ 12pm (noon)

Interview Date

TBC

Overall purpose of the Job

The Youth Mentor will support young people (under the age of 18) vulnerable to becoming involved with crime and anti-social behaviour. Through the delivery of sessions, workshops and targeted 1-2-1 interventions, this crucial role will work in partnership with local police and improve engagement in Blackburn with Darwen (and the surrounding areas where applicable).

Duties and Responsibilities

This is not a comprehensive list of all the tasks which may be required of the post holder. It is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the work to be undertaken:

Work alongside partners such as local secondary schools, Lancashire Constabulary, Blackburn with Darwen Youth Offending Team and others to identify and work with young people involved in, or at risk of involvement in offending behaviour. Build trusted relationships with young people to promote personal development, wellbeing gains and reduce their experience of offending and antisocial behaviour. Maintain/strengthen existing or new professional relationships with stakeholders, developing strong referral pathways. Ensure all necessary participant details are recorded and used to inform risk management. Mentor to provide wrap around support, including signposting to other agencies/services where required. Plan and deliver a range of activities to engage clients and support a positive change in behaviour. Share best practice/developments with stakeholders when required to shape and benefit programme delivery. Coordinate the monitoring and evaluation of the project and compile evidence on the progress of individuals to report back to key funders. Provide progress reports where relevant (e.g. internally to senior management and/or Board and externally to funders). Support the delivery of other projects and work with the Trust's Management Team to identify other opportunities and projects where duties may overlap. Be a flexible member of the Blackburn Rovers Community Trust team and when requested, assist in the delivery of other projects and activities including evenings and weekends.

General

To, at all times, represent Blackburn Rovers Football Club and Blackburn Rovers Community Trust in a professional manner regarding dress, presentation, personal hygiene, attitude, conduct and professionalism.

Person Specification

Essential

Experience of working in partnership with other departments and agencies. Experience of working within a school or youth work setting. Experience of working with young people who require targeted interventions. A willingness to complete training. Experience of working with hard-to-reach young people. Experience of planning engaging activities, e.g. workshops. Experience of working effectively as part of a team and working with minimal supervision. Experience of dealing with difficult situations or conflict. Experience of maintaining strict confidentiality using tact and diplomacy where appropriate. Experience of writing reports. Extensive knowledge on safeguarding and how to ensure the safety of a young person on programme as well as an understanding of risks they may face.

Desirable

A valid UK driving licence. Experience of using online monitoring and evaluation tools to manage projects/ programmes. Proven track record of effectively implementing new projects. An understanding of Blackburn with Darwen and the issues facing young people in the surrounding geographical areas. Knowledge of local referral agencies, and the ability to engage them in the programme. An awareness and understanding of wider issues such as exploitation, gangs, domestic violence, community violence.
Skills

Essential

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Actively demonstrates the promotion of equality and valuing of diversity and helps others to do so. Shows initiative, personal resilience and motivation to deliver a quality service. Upholds legislation, regulations and policy, acting with integrity and is willing to challenge those who may not.

Desirable

Ability to effectively plan and prioritise workload. Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and reporting systems. Effective partnership working.

Values

The successful candidate's values must align with those of Blackburn Rovers Community Trust:

Innovation Creativity Individuality Inclusivity Diversification Proactivity Ambition Determination Principles Family

DBS check required:

Yes (Enhanced)

How to apply:

To apply, please email your application form, equal opportunities form and covering letter to recruitment@brfctrust.co.uk. CVs alone will not be accepted.

Recruitment (recruitment@brfctrust.co.uk)

Blackburn Rovers Community Trust
Ewood Park
Blackburn
BB2 4JF

Please note:

The person appointed to this post will, from day-to-day, have contact with children and vulnerable adults, many of whom are under eleven years of age, and several whom may have moderate learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Therefore, the post holder will require an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check.

Safeguarding Recruitment:

Blackburn Rovers Community Trust and Blackburn Rovers FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK. The successful applicant can expect to have their personal information entered on to a Single Central Record and/or the FA's Whole Game system, which will be shared with key football and other sports governing bodies and organisations where applicable.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

As we are a diverse organisation that respects differences in race, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, faith, background or personal circumstance, we welcome all applications. We want everyone to feel valued and included in the football community and to achieve their full potential. BRCT is opposed to any form of discrimination and commits itself to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate.

The document is a guide only and should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing needs of the organisation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,000.00-28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 24/09/2025