Training Mentor (tto)

Brighton, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Training Mentor

LOCATION: Brighton

SALARY: 26,137 is the FTE. This role is Term Time Only: 39 weeks per year.

This role will be based in Brighton. Depending on their roles, our staff can be required to work on a range of different sites, including our main training centre, enrichment site, training cafes and employer's premises.

JOB SUMMARY

Your role is to mentor and support our candidates with a mixture of regularly scheduled sessions, along with cover in response to operational needs. You will also be asked to support candidates working in our training cafes.

REPORTING

LINE MANAGER: Head of Day Service or Pastoral Lead

RESPONSIBILITIES

Mentoring

Oversee and carry out training sessions with candidates, helping them gain independence and confidence across all areas of our cafe curriculum, including barista, till, customer service, food preparation and baking. Support individuals and small groups in classroom, training, day service, coffee roastery and enrichment environments according to plans devised by the teaching and training team and in line with the outcomes devised for each candidate. Use the 'Systematic Instruction' training method to train all candidates working in Cafe Domenica and the workplace. If required, training will be provided on Systematic Instruction. Responsible for individual candidate target setting, this is overseen by teaching staff. Setting targets against a candidate's Education, Health and Care Plans, contribute to and attend candidate annual reviews. Support candidates in external work experience placements, and, where necessary cover for job coaches at supported internship placements. Support independent travel and pedestrian training to candidates. Deliver, support and record bespoke interventions such as those devised by the Speech and Language and occupational therapists. Monitor and evaluate candidates' progress across sites. Provide pastoral support in line with plans and guidance written by the team at Team Domenica. Where appropriate and with the support of the Pastoral Lead contribute to individual risk assessments and positive behaviour support plans. Under direction of appropriate colleagues, provide mentoring to individual candidates so enable them to become independent, to learn to evaluate their own progress and development, and to set appropriate targets. Contribute to monitoring and evaluating candidate progress with teaching staff.
Training cafes

Protect the health, safety and well-being of candidates, staff and customers and show an understanding of current legal requirements, especially with regards to food hygiene. To supervise and support candidates to prepare and service food in a safe and hygienic manner To support and train candidates to develop their skills to make coffee and other hot drinks To support candidates in ensuring cafes are clean, well-stocked and well presented at all times, by supporting candidates to follow given schedules, plans and procedures To ensure all financial transactions, including those carried out by candidates under supervision, are carried out in line with guidance, policy and training There may be occasions when your role with candidates is not required and, in this instance, you may be redeployed in other areas of the charity and undertake other operational tasks as directed by the cafe manager. This list should not be regarded as exclusive or exhausted as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities in line with their role.
All staff have the duty to:

Maintain the health and safety of themselves, colleagues and candidates as well as the public and visitors to Team Domenica. Prioritise the safeguarding of candidates by following the procedures and principles laid out in our policies and associated legislations. Promote equality of opportunity and respect difference and diversity with the Team Domenica community. Maintain a professional stance while at work, including being a positive advocate of the work of Team Domenica.
EXPERIENCE

Working knowledge of MS Office. Safeguarding awareness. Knowledge and experience in working with young people with ASC, SLD and MLD. (Desirable) Experience in supporting young people in the workplace. (Desirable) Knowledge and experience in catering and hospitality. (Desirable)
QUALIFICATIONS

Maths and English GCSE at grade C or above (or equivalent) Food and Hygiene Level 2 Certificate (Training will be provided)
Person Specification

A genuine willingness to engage, support, and empower our learners. Ability to work unsupervised. Ability to keep accurate reports. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent organisational and problem-solving ability. Respect to diversity.

BENEFITS



Company Sick Pay: (post probation) 15 days in any 12-months rolling period for eligible employees.

Employee Assistance Programme

Workplace Pension Contribution: 3% employer, 5% employee.

Staff Discounts: 25% discount in our cafes and coffee products.

Family friendly policies

HOW TO APPLY



To apply for this position, please complete the application form, as well as sending a copy of your CV and a covering letter to: hr@teamdomenica.com.? Shortlisted candidates will be emailed a Team Domenica Application Form to complete and return prior to interview as part of our Safer Recruitment policy. We reserve the right to close the position early and would encourage an early application.

TEAM DOMENICA



Team Domenica is a Brighton-based charity supporting young people with learning disabilities - our candidates - into paid employment. We create futures for the individuals we support, helping them to discover their full potential, live happy fulfilled lives, and feel included within the local community.

Team Domenica is committed to the safeguarding and protection of young people and vulnerable adults. Employment will be subject to the receipt of two satisfactory professional references and enhanced DBS certificate.? Safeguarding Training will be given once the successful candidate begins their role.

Team Domenica is dedicated to providing an inclusive working environment that encourages diversity and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to supporting a team that is representative of a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.

As part of our recruitment process, Team Domenica collects, stores and processes personal data relating to job applicants.

Please refer to our Safer Recruitment Policy for information regarding all of the steps in our recruitment process and to find out more about how we use and protect the information you provide.

We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications, so would encourage an early application.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,137.00 per year

Benefits:

Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 13/08/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3464849
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Brighton, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned