Job Detail

Transition Mentor

• Field: Charities
• Deadline: 2026-01-19 10:01
• Pollokshields, Glasgow City

Do you have a passion for people and a drive to help others live fulfilling, independent lives? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our team as a Transition Mentor at our Stopover Project in Glasgow.

Your New Opportunity

At Stopover, we provide supported accommodation for young people aged 16–25 who are taking the next steps towards independent living. Each young person has their own fully equipped bedsit, and we work closely with them to build the life skills and confidence they need to move on to less supported accommodation or secure a tenancy of their own.

Many of the young people we support have experienced adverse childhood experiences, including mental health challenges, trauma, addictions, and involvement with the criminal justice system. You’ll be part of a caring, consistent, and trauma-informed team making a real difference every day.

Sleepover Shift – Additional Earnings Opportunity

This role includes a regular sleepover shift once per week.

* Starts at 4:00pm and runs until 12:00am, followed by a sleeping shift until 8:00am

* You are on standby during this time in case a young person needs your support

* A sleepover payment is made in addition to your salary, offering extra earning potential every month.

This is a Full time 39 hours per week Permanent contract

What You’ll Bring to the Role

* Reliability, flexibility and a positive, caring attitude

* Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with young people

* Empathy and excellent communication skills

* A strong team player with emotional resilience

* The ability to apply your own life experience and transferable skills to support others

* A full driving licence is desirable

What’s In It For You?

🌱 Gain SVQ qualifications via our accredited training centre
🌴 Family-friendly working policies
🏥 Health benefits through HSF cash plans
📞 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – free & confidential
🎁 £500 Refer-a-Friend Bonus (T&Cs apply)
🛡️ Life Assurance & Pension
🎟️ Concerts for Carers membership
🧑‍⚕️ Free access to physiotherapy and occupational health services
🚲 Cycle to Work scheme
🎄 Christmas saving scheme

Successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within three months of their start date.

We’re proud to have achieved Investors in People – Platinum accreditation, demonstrating our commitment to staff development and wellbeing.

Full details of the role are available in the attached Job Role Profile.

Ready to be a positive influence in a young person’s journey? Apply now and start making a difference