Inclusion Mentor

Full time - 35 hours per week

Closing date for applications: Friday 14th August 2026

Derby County Community Trust has a clear mission. We harness the power of Derby County Football Club to improve lives and communities through sport, physical activity, health and education. We help more than 40,000 people per year and our work is recognised and respected at regional and national levels. Since 2008 we have been encouraging participation and achievement in sport, improving health and wellbeing, providing and enhancing education and promoting equality and diversity.

We care about our community; we care about our people. We'relooking for a passionate self-starter to join our team in the position of Inclusion Mentor to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.

This rewarding role supports young people who may be at risk of disengagement, anti-social behaviour or involvement in crime, helping them to overcome challenges and achieve positive educational, personal and social outcomes. Through mentoring, sport and engaging activities, you will build trusted relationships, boost confidence and resilience, and empower young people to make positive life choices.

Working across schools and community settings, you'll deliver tailored one-to-one and group interventions, collaborate with families and partner agencies, and help create lasting pathways for progression and success. As part of a dynamic team, you'll also contribute to the Students Mentoring and Personal Development Programme, support the delivery of The King's Trust Programme, and play a key role in wider inclusion initiatives such as Premier League Kicks, disability provision, HAF and multi-sport activities, ensuring every participant enjoys a high-quality, inclusive and inspiring experience.

Our values underpin everything we deliver as acharityandyouwillbe responsible formodelling these valuesthroughyourselfandyourwork.

In return we can offer:

• Cash Health Plan including 24 hour EAP, GP service, health related discounts and a discount shopping scheme
• Life Assurance scheme (minimum 3x salary benefits)
• Annual leave of 20 days per year (excluding bank holidays), increasing each year to a maximum of 25 days per year (pro-rata)
• Christmas Shutdown (in addition to annual leave)
• Complimentary season tickets for Derby County Football Club (x2 tickets)
• 20% discount in DCFC Megastore

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Derby County Community Trust believe our workforce should be as diverse as the communities we serve. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity & inclusion throughout our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

Safeguarding

Derby County Community Trust have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children, young people, and adults at risk to keep them safe and is committed to working in a way that protects them. The Trust expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As part of the Trust's commitment to providing a safe environment for children and young people, applicants should be aware that they will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Criminal Record Check (CRC) as part of the recruitment process.

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Derby County Community Trust
14 Pride Point Drive
Derby, DE24 8BX Map