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Targeted Youth Mentor
Blackburn Rovers Community Trust
Blackburn Rovers Community Trust is fully committed to offering all members of the local community access to the highest quality programme of grassroots football.
Job Posted- 24 Oct 2026
Status- Permanent
Location- England
Closing date- 14 Nov 2026
Blackburn Rovers Community Trust is looking for a Targeted Youth Mentor to support young people under 18 who are vulnerable to becoming involved in crime and anti-social behaviour.
The Role
Through sessions, workshops and targeted one-to-one interventions, you will work in partnership with local police and other agencies to improve engagement across Blackburn with Darwen and surrounding areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with partners such as secondary schools, Lancashire Constabulary and the Blackburn with Darwen Youth Offending Team to identify young people at risk
- Build trusted relationships with young people to support their personal development and wellbeing
- Provide wraparound support and signpost to other services where needed
- Plan and deliver activities that support positive changes in behaviour
- Monitor and evaluate the project and report to funders and senior management
- Support other Trust projects, including some evenings and weekends
About You
- A mentoring, teaching or youth work qualification
- Experience working with hard-to-reach young people and handling difficult situations
- Experience of partnership working, planning workshops and writing reports
- An understanding of issues such as exploitation, gangs and community violence, and strong safeguarding knowledge
- A valid UK driving licence
Key Details
- Location: Blackburn
- Contract: Permanent
- Salary: £26,000 per year
- Closing date: 14 November 2026
How to Apply
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