Mentor
Help people rebuild their lives through the power of trusted relationships.
Position Mentor
Location Cleveland - Community & Custody
Salary £25,664 + excellent benefits
Hours 35 hours per week (flexible working)
Status Fixed Term to 28 February 2027
Closing date 26 July 2026
At the Wise Group, we believe lasting change happens through trusted relationships.
Working in partnership with the Ministry of Justice and third-sector organisations, we deliver the Personal Wellbeing Service, supporting nearly 6,000 men across the North East of England to build more stable lives and reduce reoffending.
As a Mentor, you'll use our Relational Mentoring approach to build trusted relationships with people both in custody and in the community. You'll work alongside probation and prison colleagues to understand each person's goals, identify barriers to progress and connect them with the right support at the right time.
Every day is different. Whether you're helping someone rebuild family relationships, improve their wellbeing, access housing, employment or community services, you'll play a vital role in helping people move forward with confidence.
If you're motivated by supporting people through complex challenges, enjoy building relationships and want to make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.
A full driving licence and daily use of a car are essential.
Essential requirements
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Full driving licence and daily use of a car.
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Successful completion of Enhanced Level 1 Prison Vetting.
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Home broadband connection to support flexible and home working.
Desirable
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Experience of mentoring or supporting people facing complex barriers.
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Experience of working within criminal justice, probation, prisons or a related setting.
View the Role Profile for full details about this opportunity.
- Team
- Business Operations
- Role
- Mentor Advocacy
- Locations
- Durham Hub
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Yearly salary
- £25,664
- Employment type
- Full-time
You'll like it here
We want to make a lasting and positive difference in people’s lives, starting with our colleagues. We believe you can’t pour from an empty cup; that’s why we do everything we can to set our colleagues up for success to allow us to go on and help the most vulnerable in our society.
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If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd still love to learn more about you.
About The Wise Group
The Wise Group is a leading UK social enterprise working to lift people out of poverty by inspiring positive change through relational mentoring.