HOPE Mentor

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
York
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
SALARY
£28,046 / year
CATEGORY
Social Care
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SKILLS

Lived experience of justice system Supporting complex needs Communication skills Group facilitation Risk management Safeguarding Teamwork IT literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

FULL DESCRIPTION

HOPE Mentor

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Location: York

Salary: £28,046.52 per year

Type: Full-time, On-site

Role Responsibilities

  • Assess and support prisoners through personal assessments, developing tailored plans to aid rehabilitation and resettlement
  • Provide one-to-one practical and emotional support, helping individuals navigate challenges and stay motivated to achieve their goals
  • Facilitate structured group sessions, promoting peer support, shared experiences, and mutual growth
  • Collaborate with prison staff, partners, and community organisations to support reintegration and access to services such as housing, employment, and education
  • Maintain accurate records, manage risk and safeguarding concerns, and ensure compliance with security processes, confidentiality, and GDPR

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years' experience supporting individuals with complex needs (e.g. substance misuse, mental health, neurodiversity) and lived experience of the criminal justice system
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage in a non-judgemental, empathetic manner, alongside experience delivering group and one-to-one interventions
  • Understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and ability to work effectively within a team environment
  • Desirable: Qualification in Health and Social Care, counselling or substance misuse, and knowledge of trauma-informed care and IT systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

What's in it for you?

  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting rehabilitation and positive life change
  • Be part of a diverse, inclusive organisation that values lived experience and continuous development
  • Ongoing training, learning opportunities, and a supportive team environment aligned with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s core values

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