Apex Scotland is the leading employment and training organisation specialising in work with people with convictions.
Apex Scotland offers a diverse range of services for young people and adults to help them break down barriers and engage in education, employment, community activities and recovery focused initiatives.
Apex Scotland is now offering an exciting opportunity for a Personal Development Mentor to join our hub in the Highland region. If you’re interested in supporting individuals affected by substance use, and mental health challenges, through mentoring and partnership with local services, this role could be a great fit.
- Role: Personal Development Mentor (Full-time, 35 hours per week)
- Location: Highland region, Inverness & Ross-shire based
- Salary: £22,597 – £24,883 per annum
- Duration: Up to 12 months, with potential evening/weekend work
Responsibilities
- Support participants facing barriers due to alcohol/drug use or mental health challenges.
- Work in partnership with NHS, GP surgeries, Drug & Alcohol Recovery teams, and other agencies.
- Develop and deliver innovative group sessions and engage one-to-one with participants.
- Manage a caseload of service users, work to targets, and travel throughout the area (driving license/access to transport required).
Requirements
- Experience with trauma-informed practice, mentoring, and team working.
- Experience in employability pipelines and knowledge of local support networks is advantageous.
- Flexible, partnership-oriented approach.
- Must join the PVG scheme due to the vulnerable population.
If you’re interested, you can send your statement of interest to hr@apexscotland.org.uk.
PDM Job Description April 2023
Job reference: PDM-INV-240924
Rate of pay: £22,597 - £24,883 per annum
Hours of work: 35 hours per week
Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 7 October 2024