Wellbeing Mentor

Are you a good listener?

Could you take on a new challenge that changes a young person's life?

Do you have an hour (or more) a week to spare?

You can make a difference to yours and other people's lives!

What skills do I need?

Applicants should:

•         Be aged over 18

•         Preferably, hold a valid UK driving license and have access to a vehicle

•         Be able to build trust with a mentee

•         Have excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills

•         Be honest, respectful and sensitive

•         Have the ability to motivate and enthuse

•         Have the ability to empathise

•         Be able to work on their own initiative to build the mentoring relationship at the same time as being aware of their own limits and accessing help when required

•         Be patient, flexible and reliable

•         Put the needs of the mentee in front of own needs to gain results

•         Have common sense, resilience and a good sense of humour

•         Be willing to accept a challenge and try something different

•         Be able to receive guidance and constructive comments, and try new ways of working if necessary

•         Good organisational skills