Who are we:  

Since 1988, Everton in the Community has become a dynamic force for good, harnessing the unifying power of football to drive social change and addressing societal challenges across Liverpool City Region. Supported by a team of over 130 full-time staff and over 200 volunteers, the independently governed and independently financed charity offers an extensive array of more than 60 programmes and initiatives that tackle a diverse range of social issues including health, employability, anti-social behaviour, crime, exploitation, education, dementia, and disability.  

Everton in the Community stands firmly beside the most at-risk and most in need members of its local communities, but the needs of the city are ever-growing and ever-evolving and the official charity of Everton Football Club is committed to helping as many people as possible.

About the opportunity: We have an opportunity for a Family Mentor to join our Children and Youth Services. 

As Family Support Mentor you will inspire and empower young people, adults and families to pursue positive change, live healthier lives and transition and contribute towards creating ‘stronger communities and brighter futures’  

The Family Support Mentor will be responsible for delivering our family support programme, working closely with the Family Support Co-ordinator to ensure programmes align with the goals and objectives of EITC’s five-year strategy - Trinity Project. 

Other Key Responsibilities: 

• Deliver both 1-1 personalised mentoring support, and small targeted group work, raising awareness of various topics.  

• Deliver sessions that support the achievement of both formal and informal qualifications. 

• To work with internal and external partners in supporting our participants/families into ETE and/or other support pathways following their time on programme, including referring and sign posting family members and young people into the diverse range of programmes at EITC. 

• Engage in training opportunities to maintain and improve skills relevant to supporting participants & families. 

• Support participants in planning next steps, including education, employment, or training pathways. 

• Support participants in developing coping mechanisms, resilience, and social skills. 

Safeguarding     

• To understand the Club’s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines      

• To use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to an Anti-bullying environment    

Who we are looking for: We are looking for an individual who has experience of working with young people and adults from a variety of different backgrounds and delivering workshops and targeted interventions. 

Other Skills, Knowledge and Experience 

• VRQ/NVQ Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject e.g. health and social care, youth work, education, social work, community work. 

• IT literate to a good level and competent 

• Certificate/Training in Safeguarding 

• Relevant Mentoring Qualifications 

• Training/Awareness in adult/young people Mental Health  

• Experience of 1-to-1 support work with young people and adults; to include assessment, intervention planning and deliver of action plans 

• Experience of working within social work, health and/ or social care, adult service 

• A passion for growing and developing programmes that provide life changing opportunities for participants and families 

The closing date of this advert is Thursday 20th August 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier should we receive a substantial number of applications.

This position will be offered on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract, 35 hours per week with the role being based at Everton in the Community, Liverpool, L4 

Everton Family Safer Recruitment Practices       

The Everton Family is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.    

As a requirement of our safer recruitment practices, this role will require an Enhanced DBS check or evidence that you are subscribed to the DBS Update Service information of which can be found here     

This role is subject to both evidence and verification of relevant qualifications including proof of eligibility to work in the UK which will be discussed with you if your application is successful.     

Equity & Inclusion      

Everton Football Club is committed to ensuring everyone is respected, celebrated and empowered for who they are, regardless of their identity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and encourage applications from groups that are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are dedicated to supporting the physical and mental/emotional wellbeing of all our people.

Should you have a disability or long-term health condition and require reasonable adjustments to be made to the application/interview/onboarding process, please let us know by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team via email - careers@evertonfc.com