Job Description

The Vacancy

Are you a great mentor who believes in helping young people who are affected by homelessness? If so then we have a full time, permanent opportunity to join our Quarriers Ayrshire Youth Support Service in the Ayr.

Your new opportunity

Quarriers

are currently recruiting a full time

Transition Mentor

to support young people aged 16-25 years who may be homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The service aims to support the Council's goal of reducing levels of repeat homelessness by providing a high-quality housing support service through our supported accommodation in Ayr.


As the

Transition Mentor

you will provide on-going support and be a positive role model for young people who receive support and to access opportunities engage positively within their communities through social activities and inclusion, promote positive social network and encourage engagement with friends and family as appropriate. Working directly with young people you will gain their trust and support them to engage in learning experiences that promote their educational attainment, academic qualifications, self-confidence, independent living skills and resilience.

If you are someone who can contribute a positive team ethos and has a good level of understanding and empathy regarding issues affecting your people who have face adversity then this is a great role for you!

Working pattern: This is full time permanent role offering 39 hours per week.

Working 5 over 7.

Quarriers offer a wide range of staff benefits including:

Generous holiday entitlement, 29 annual holiday days + 4 public holidays for support staff, rising to 34 days annual leave and 4 public holidays after 5 years. Family friendly working policies and procedures. HSF Health Cash Plans. 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance programme. Life Assurance Benefit. Workplace Pension. Registered with Concert for Carers. Access to health services free of charge (physiotherapy & occupational health) Cycle to work scheme. Christmas saving scheme.

Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within three months of start date and have/be willing to work towards their SVQ 3.

About Us

Quarriers is one of Scotland's leading social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequality of opportunity to bring about positive changes in people's lives.

Benefits

Free physiotherapy and occupational health

24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme

Non-contributory life assurance scheme

Workplace pension

Christmas savings scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Long service rewards

Significant discount opportunities