As a Youth Mentor with Village Pathways, you will work directly with young people in community and outreach settings, building positive relationships and providing practical and emotional support. Through our specialised outreach program, you will provide meaningful mentoring, guidance, support and connection to help young people build confidence, resilience and positive pathways for their future.
Providing one-on-one mentoring and support to young people
Building positive, respectful and trusting relationships
Engaging young people through our specialised outreach program
Supporting young people to develop confidence, resilience and life skills
Encouraging positive choices, participation and community engagement aligned with our outreach programme supports
Connecting young people with appropriate community and support services
Working collaboratively with our Outreach Team and community partners
Supporting young people to identify their strengths, goals and future pathways
Maintaining professional records and following organisational policies and safeguarding requirements
Previous experience working in Youth Work or Mentoring is desired
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
The ability to engage young people in a respectful and non-judgemental way
A positive, strengths-based approach to working with young people
The ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a team
A current Blue Card is mandatory
A current unrestricted Class C Driver Licence is mandatory
A current police check or is able to provide a police check
Availability to work Monday to Friday
The ability to travel to community locations as required
You don't necessarily need years of experience to make a difference. At Village Pathways, we recognise that great Youth Workers come from a range of backgrounds, and we are committed to supporting people who have the right attitude, values and passion for working with young people.
Training, guidance and support will be provided to help you develop the practical skills, knowledge and confidence needed to succeed in the role.
We are particularly interested in hearing from people who are:
Passionate about supporting and empowering young people.
Caring, patient, reliable and approachable.
Great communicators who enjoy building genuine relationships.
Eager to learn and develop a career in the youth and community services sector.
Motivated to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
Willing to undertake relevant training and professional development.
Experience is valuable, but attitude, commitment and a genuine desire to help young people are just as important to us.
Whether you are an experienced Youth Worker or someone looking to start your career in the sector, Village Pathways welcomes your application.
If you're ready to learn, grow and make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
At Village Pathways, we believe every young person deserves to feel supported, valued and connected.
We are passionate about creating positive change for disadvantaged and vulnerable young people through genuine relationships, meaningful support and community connection.
Our team is driven by purpose, compassion, hope and the belief that every young person has potential. We work alongside young people to help them navigate challenges, build confidence and create positive pathways for their future.
At Village Pathways, we believe in work with a purpose - purposeful work that brings hope, creates pathways of opportunity and makes a real difference
Want to know more about Village Pathways, our work, our team or the Youth Mentor opportunity?
We'd love to hear from you and are happy to answer any questions you may have before applying.
Visit www.villagepathways.com.au to learn more about who we are, what we do and the communities we support.
For further information about the role or to have a confidential conversation with our team, please contact us at *****@villagepathways.com.au.
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