Advertised from 23 May 2025

Role

Intandem provides mentoring for children and young people who are aged 8 – 14 years who are looked after at home or Kinships Care. Intandem recognises a young person’s need to have at least one long term relationship with a positive adult role-model.  

As Mentoring Support Worker you will provide direct 1:1 support to young people while they wait to be matched with a volunteer mentor — offering consistent weekly sessions that build trust, promote wellbeing, and introduce young people to the mentoring experience through fun, community-based activities.

You will assist the intandem Mentor Co-ordinator, with recruitment, training & support of mentors. You will play a key role in changing young people’s lives for the better. Mentors play a vital role in helping young people become independent, develop goals and find ways to achieve them. 

Intandem, Scotland’s mentoring programme for young people brings together care experienced young people with a mentor to build a consistent and trusting relationship and improve their chances in life. The focus in every mentoring relationship will be on developing the child / young person, recognising and building their strengths, and providing support and encouragement to deal with difficult and challenging situations in their lives. 

The post holder should be flexible as the actual times of work will involve working, evenings, school holidays and weekends. 

A valid driving licence is essential for this role.

Application notes

Application deadline: 18.06.2025

Interview date: 25.06.2025

Late applications will not be accepted

To apply for this role, please read the application guidance and send completed application form by email to info@ysortit.com  

If you would like a confidential discussion about this role please contact Holly Allison, Care Experienced Support Manager holly@ysortit.com

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