Le Chéile Mentoring works to make positive changes in the lives of young people who have come into conflict with the law and their families, through the provision of Mentoring, Family Support and Restorative Justice Services. We provide tailored and flexible services for the young people and families with whom we work, keeping them at the heart of what we do. We work in partnership with the Probation Services and other agencies to reduce the level of crime in the community.Our VisionOur vision is that every child and young person, Le Chéile Mentoring works with, will be supported and empowered to realise their hopes and dreamsOur MissionLe Chéile Mentoring is a national, volunteer mentoring, restorative justice and family support service, which supports children, young people and their families, where the child or young person is involved in or at risk of offending. We provide tailored supports, in partnership with other organisations, working along-side children, young people and their families, to enable them to reach their potential now and into the future. For more information on Le Chéile, visit The Role of the Mentor CoordinatorThe Mentor Coordinator's role is to coordinate a mentoring service in their region for young people and parents/carers, who have been referred by the Probation Service. The Mentor Coordinator recruits suitable volunteer mentors and matches them with young people and sometimes parents/carers. The coordinator provides ongoing support to the mentor/mentee relationship through training, resources, and supervision.Reporting to: Southern Regional Manager.Working relationships: The Mentor Coordinator will work closely with the Southern Regional Manager, Probation Service personnel in the region and other Le Chéile staff.Principal duties and responsibilitiesRecruitment & Training (potentially in collaboration with other Cork Coordinator should the need arise)Recruiting, selecting, training and maintaining a core team of volunteers at any one timeOrganising information evenings, advertisements and recruitment campaigns to select new volunteers on a needs-led basisProviding Induction training to all volunteersProviding ongoing training to volunteers following a training needs assessmentRecruiting and Training adequate numbers of Parent Mentors in the regionResponding promptly and professionally to enquiries about volunteeringVolunteer Support & SupervisionProviding fortnightly telephone calls to volunteersProviding 2 individual supervision/appraisal sessions to each volunteer per annumProviding regular group supervisions to Mentors annuallyProviding appropriate challenge and support to volunteers through supervisionEnsuring that volunteers are clear about Le Cheile policies and procedures and are following themOrganising formal and informal volunteer recognition events throughout the yearPolicy & Quality StandardsEnsuring all Policy and procedure guidelines are being followedMaintaining and updating all case files and paperworkKeeping the Case management system database updated on a weekly basis with case notesProviding statistical reports to Management on a monthly basisEnsuring that all paperwork is received on a weekly/monthly basis from volunteersEnsuring that expenses forms are submitted to the Accounts Dept on a regular basisHaving the ability to disengage volunteers if necessaryContributing to the ongoing review of Le Chéile policy and proceduresNetworking & Securing ReferralsPro-actively ensuring that adequate numbers of referrals are received from YPPMatching, managing and overseeing all volunteer and young person relationshipsOrganising and attending case review meetings in line with Le Chéile policyLiaising regularly with YPP officers and attending team and local management meetingsAttending monthly Probation Team MeetingsEnsuring all referrals received by Probation have been responded to within 3 daysEnsuring all referrals are suitably matchedDeveloping a positive working relationship with the Senior Probation Officer and probation officersPositively promoting Le Cheile and all its service to the Probation Service, Irish Youth Justice Service agencies, judges, and any other interested and relevant partiesWorking closely with Le Chéile staff locally and nationally and attending all Le Chéile training, supervision, and other organised eventsCase and KPIs Management and Programme DeliveryEnsuring that KPI's are met in relation to your regionUpdating records of all cases on a monthly based, for internal and external statistical purposesPromoting, supporting and delivering Parent and Family support programmes in the region including Strengthening Families, Parents Plus and Non Violence Resistance ProgrammesEnsuring that Le Cheile's Child protection policy is adhered to at all times in your regionReporting Child protection concerns as a mandated person under Children FirstPromoting, supporting and assisting with Restorative Justice programmes in the regionLiaising with management and evaluators to ensure successful completion of evaluationsFacilitating and delivering programmes as necessary on a needs led basis in the regionPro-actively investigating regional needs and assisting in developing KPI'sAny other duties as requested by the project to ensure full service uptake and deliveryBudgetingAccurate records to be kept in relation to budget spend and are within budget limitsPetty cash accounts to be accurately maintained and submitted to account departmentOther duties may be determined by Le Cheile management from time to timeRequirements of all Le Chéile staffCommitment to the vision, mission, values and policies of Le ChéileParticipate in regular supervision with your manager and report any matter of concern in a timely mannerIdentify your training needs with your line manager and participate in relevant training opportunitiesTo be flexible in regard to working hours to meet the needs of the work, including some evenings and weekends. Working during unsocial hours is required. Flexibility will be required.Other Duties appropriate to the role as may be required from time to timeNote:This Job Description will be reviewed and updated in line with the needs of the work and Le Chéile.Person SpecificationQualifications & Experience:Essential RequirementsRecognised qualification in one of the following Youth and Community Work, Social Work, Psychology, Social Science or other related area.3 years full time paid experience of working with young people/ familiesCase Management ExperienceProject Management ExperienceRecord keeping and report writing experienceClean Driving License and own carCandidates will be subject to Garda vetting and must be of good characterDesirable RequirementsUnderstanding of and experience in delivering and facilitating training/programmes related to Mentoring, Parenting and Family SupportExperience in and understanding of the youth justice system, the Probation Service and or youth workExperience of recruiting and training volunteersExperience of supporting and supervising volunteers or staffBudget Management ExperienceGood level of computer literacySkills:Communication and interpersonal skills (written, verbal and listening)Facilitation and Programme delivery skillsGroup management and Supervision SkillsOrganisational, planning and administrative skillsAnalytical, decision making and problem solving skillsEffective presentation skillsEffective negotiation and mediation skillsComputer skills including the ability to use word-processing programsAbility to work as part of a team within Le Cheile as well as working with other agencies and to develop professional relationships and networksAttributesStrong interest in young people and diversion from crimePositive, pro-active, solution focused, flexible, energetic, Innovative, RespectfulAdhere to the goals and ethos of Le Chéile and Young Person's ProbationPossess cultural awareness and sensitivityMust maintain strict confidentiality in performance of dutiesTerms of EmploymentSalary Range: €43,000 to a maximum of €55,000 per annum (Commensurate with experience)(The upper figure represents the maximum salary attainable in the role through progression over time)Annual Leave: days per annum (pro rata)Location: The Office is located in Cork CityTerm of Contract: Maternity Leave period starting in Late April/Early May 2026Probation: A probation period of 6 monthsHours: hours a week. Our preference is for 37 hours per week, but we are willing to accept applications from candidates who can work up to 30 hours per week.Co-ordinators may occasionally be required to work some evenings and weekends. Flexibility will be required. Le Cheile has a blended working policy in place and specifics can be agreed with your line manager.Responsible to: Southern Regional ManagerLe Cheile Application Form ML Cover Mentor Coordinator Cork 2026