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Support Mentor

Social Interest GroupLondon, England, GBPosted 15 Sept 2026

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Support Mentor When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Job Title: Support Mentor Location: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) - Unfortunately this location does not have step free access Salary: £28,800 Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00.

You will work on a rota and may be required to work outside these hours as per service, rota, and resident requirements. About the Role We're hiring a Support Mentor to join our team based in Kensington and Chelsea. In this role, you will support residents who reside in our supported accommodation and have experience of homelessness and have multiple disadvantages such as with their mental health, substance use, or have an offending history.

As a Support Mentor, you will identify individual resident needs, and provide person centred, tailored support to residents to help them overcome their personal challenges and achieve their goals. You will be part of a supportive, collaborative team which delivers person-centered support to our residents, to enable them to build independence, improve wellbeing, and move on to longer-term housing. You will do this through a combination of producing tailored support plans, activities, and partnership working.

Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets. The service operates across several locations in Kensington and Chelsea, with good transport links and access to ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities. Key Responsibilities Include: Support residents who may be facing challenges with homelessness, mental health, substance use, or feeling independent Create tailored support plans through one to one sessions, group sessions, and multi agency meetings Support residents to build skills and confidence to support move on to long-term independent living Monitor residents’ wellbeing, carrying out regular welfare checks, and responding to any incidents or emergencies.

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Plan and deliver activities to engage residents with other people, communities, and opportunities. This may include days out the service and in service activities Keep support plans updated on our online portals as appropriate About You We're looking for a passionate individual who understands the needs of our residents including [list their needs]. You will be a self motivated individual who is able to be proactive in managing your own time during busy or quiet periods to ensure productivity.

You will be able to work collaboratively as part of a team, and will have alignment with our SIG values. You will be keen to support our residents to achieve their individual goals and support them to be the best versions of themselves. Previous professional or lived experience supporting people who have multiple and complex needs Ability to engage with people from different backgrounds, build rapport, and empower them to achieve their personal goals Ability to show empathy and compassion and the different challenges people face; ability to come up with creative solutions to support them in their journey Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

What we Offer 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service Employer Pension Contribution Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling Life Assurance Scheme Cycle-to-work scheme Annual Staff Awards EDI Ambassador programme About Social Interest Group (SIG) SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals.

We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.

Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. Additional Information Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.

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