Youth Mentor

 

Provide vital support to children and young people in need. Play a pivotal role in ensuring the physical, emotional, and social well-being of the individuals under our care. Primary responsibilities will include offering tuition, guidance, encouragement, and practical assistance to empower young people to achieve their full potential.

 

 

 

 

		Essential	Desirable
1	A professional football playing background		x
2	Relevant certifications in education, child and youth care, social work, counselling, or related fields		x
3	UEFA C Coaching qualification		x
4	DBS check	x
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
5	Previous experience working with children and young people in a school, residential, foster care, or agency setting is preferred.		x
6	Demonstrate a genuine passion for working with children and young people, along with the ability to remain patient and calm in challenging situations.	x
7	Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with children, young people, their families, and professionals.	x
8	Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, respecting diverse perspectives and contributing to a positive work environment.	x
9	Strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate records, and prioritise responsibilities effectively.	x
10	IT skills to include the ability to use EMS software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook)		x
11	Excellent interpersonal and communication skills	x
Attitude/Behaviour
12	Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines	x
13	A genuine team player	x
14	A reliable individual	x
Personal Qualities
15	Displays a high level of discretion	x
16	Personable with an ability to build individual relationships	x
17	Hardworking and enthusiastic	x
18	Ability to adapt to changing circumstances	x
19	Loyal and committed	x

 

 

The employee must at all time carry out their duties with due regard to the Leyton Orient Football Club policies and procedures. The employee must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.

 

Leyton Orient Football Club is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, 
disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity.

 

To have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, coaches and young people and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by the FA and the club.