Mentor for Ex-offenders
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Position Overview & Specifications
Mentor for Ex-offenders
About Us
The Afghanistan and Central Asian Association is a registered charity founded by Dr Nooralhaq Nasimi, who arrived as a refugee in the back of a refrigerated container with his young family in 1999. We promote social and economic integration of an increasing number of Afghan, Ukrainian and other refugees. We use a community development ethos to support the development of their potential within a mutually supportive framework and we work with a wide range of partners to reach vulnerable and isolated individuals and families in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the UK.
Our experience and the quality of our provision is evidenced through our many achievements, including:
- Queen's Award for Voluntary Service 2018, awarded in recognition of the excellent work and central role that volunteers play in the delivery of the essential services run by the ACAA
- Talent Match Mark Youth Friendly Gold Award from Youth Employment UK
- The charity's founder, Dr Nasimi, was awarded an MBE for services to refugees by King Charles III in the New Year Honours List 2023.
Project Description
We are recruiting Mentors to provide one to one employment support for ex-offenders released from prison, returning to or settle in all areas of Kent. The content of the provision, is carefully designed to help individuals develop a positive mindset for their future career, be open to accepting advice and guidance and ultimately secure employment in the UK.
The role
- Coping strategies and confidence building – as tools working towards preventing re-offending
- Understanding and overcoming initial barriers on leaving prison
- Understanding societal positioning – perceptions and misconceptions
- Highlighting & discussing the Job Market for ex-offenders and awareness of pro ex-offender employers
- CV preparation, Employment rights and benefits, employment related personal finance, i.e., salary, PAYE, National Insurance ID and document requirements
- Applying for jobs including expected behaviours/etiquette, terminology in job adverts/job descriptions, employment stipulations (including health and safety) in contracts, job-hunting strategies, using job search websites (Indeed, Reed, Find A Job etc.)
- Interviews techniques for in person and online interviews, communication, promoting customer service skills, CV/job specification preparation, presentation skills, Workplace Hygiene
- Create to employers / work experience opportunities – utilising employer engagement specialist activity
- Creating an action plan for each individual
Requirements:
- Experience of helping individuals, in particular ex-offenders with finding a job and careers development
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Strong interpersonal, organisational and communication skills
Preferable:
- Lived Experience of the Criminal Justice System
Job Types: Part-time, Freelance
Part-time hours: 20 per week
Salary: £18.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: Remote
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Mentor for Ex-offenders roles across Afghanistan & Central Asian Association's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £18 - £18 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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