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Youth & Mentor Facilitator (Freelance)
Position
Youth & Mentor Facilitator (Freelance)
Hours
Varies
Contract
Freelance
Location
South East London with travel
Salary
Competitive, dependent on experience
Closing Date
29/05/2026
Job Description
The Youth & Mentoring Facilitator plays a vital frontline role in delivering high-quality programmes that support girls and young women aged 8–22 to develop the skills, behaviours and confidence needed to navigate key life stages successfully.
Role & Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Delivering engaging and structured sessions
- Supporting meaningful development in young people
- Observing and responding to group dynamics and individual needs
- Contributing to evidence of impact
At BelEve, we focus on what truly supports long-term success, including emotional resilience, independence, communication, relationships and future direction.
Facilitators are not just session leaders, they are trusted adults, role models, and development practitioners.
Key Responsibilities
- ProgrammeDelivery (Pillar: Delivery)
- Deliver BelEve programmes across schools and community settings (including BEAM, BeEmpowered, LeadHerShip and mentoring programmes)
- Plan and deliver sessions that are:
- Structured and purposeful
- Engaging and inclusive
- Designed to support real development (not just participation)
- Adapt delivery to:
- Age groups (8–22)
- Different learning needs
- Group dynamics
- Use facilitation techniques that encourage:
- Participation
- Reflection
- Voice
- Mentoring & Development Support (Pillars: Impact, Culture)
- Facilitate group mentoring sessions and contribute to 1:1 mentoring where required
- Support young people to:
- Set goals
- Build confidence in expressing themselves
- Navigate challenges in school, relationships and future planning
- Build strong, trusting relationships while maintaining professional boundaries
- Observation, Reflection & Contribution to Impact (Pillar: Impact)
- Observe and respond to:
- Behavior
- Engagement
- Participation
- Complete required session records, reflections and feedback tools
- Contribute to:
- Understanding how young people are developing over time
- Identifying needs, risks and progress
- Share insights with programme leads to support continuous improvement
- Safeguarding, Inclusion & Safe Practice (Pillar: Culture)
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding and child protection at all times
- Create inclusive environments where all young people feel:
- Safe
- Valued
- Able to participate
- Respond appropriately to concerns and follow safeguarding procedures
- Partnership & Professional Conduct (Pillars: Partnerships, Culture)
- Represent BelEve professionally in all external settings
- Build positive relationships with:
- Schools
- Community partners
- Stakeholders
- Communicate effectively and reliably with the BelEve team
- Continuous Learning & Development (Pillar: Culture)
- Attend training, briefings and team development sessions
- Reflect on your own practice and actively improve your facilitation
- Engage with feedback and implement improvements
Candidate Requirements
Essential
- Experience delivering sessions, workshops, mentoring or youth programmes
- Confidence facilitating groups of young people (ages 8–22)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to:
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- Build rapport quickly
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- Manage group dynamics
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- Adapt in the moment
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- Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
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- Commitment to equity, inclusion and working with diverse communities
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- Reliable, organised and accountable
Desirable
- Experience working with girls and young women
- Understanding of youth development approaches such as Positive Youth Development
- Experience supporting young people with social, emotional or behavioral needs
- Experience in mentoring (group or 1:1)
- Digital facilitation experience
Additional Information
Working Conditions
- This position will require evening or weekend work during high volume programme delivery.
- Travel to different programme sites within the community will be necessary.
Safeguarding Statement
BelEve is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate safeguarding training.
Why Join BelEve
- Be part of an organisation shaping the next generation of female leaders
- Deliver work that goes beyond activity — creating real, lasting impact
- Access ongoing training and development
- Join a supportive and purpose-driven team
How to Apply
Please apply by clicking the apply button.
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