'Skilling Up' Work Mentor

• Acting as a mentor and using the skills specific to your own job role to help develop the skills and confidence of your mentee;
• Supporting your mentee in preparing job applications;
• Developing your mentee’s interview skills;
• Providing a listening ear for your mentee to voice concerns and fears about entering the job market and providing appropriate support and advice;
• Developing a ‘job finding’ plan with your mentee.

There will also be opportunities to be a guest speaker at George House Trust’s skill building workshops and engagement days focusing on CV writing, interview techniques and sharing your own career journey.

Flexible – up to 4 hours per month.

Face-to-face at George House Trust, via telephone and / or Teams.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to listen to others and provide appropriate advice;
• Understanding of confidentiality and commitment to always maintaining confidentiality;
• Reliable with good organisational skills and time management;
• Ability to work professionally and empathically with others;
• A basic understanding of HIV and HIV stigma;
• Confidence to speak openly about your specific area of work and your career.

• George House Trust Volunteer induction.

Yes.

Supervision will be provided by:

• Check in with Project Coordinator at the end of the mentoring session.

For further information or to get involved email isobel@ght.org.uk