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Job Description About Guardian BallersGuardian Ballers CIC is a community interest company that uses basketball and holistic personal development to engage, empower, and equip young people to grow in self-awareness, wellbeing, and purpose. We work across schools, community settings, and events to deliver impactful, values-driven programmes that build confident individuals and stronger communities.Were looking for someone whos passionate about seeing young people thrive. Youll be in a purpose-driven environment and enjoy being part of a close-knit team that values authenticity, growth, and fun. If youre energised by helping others reach their potential and want your work to make a real difference, youll feel right at home at Guardian Ballers.Role PurposeThe Mental Health & Alternative Provision Lead is responsible for planning, delivering, and evaluating high-quality mental health intervention sessions and alternative provision sessions for young people who are disengaged or at risk of exclusion. This role blends wellbeing educating, basketball coaching and personal development mentoring to help young people improve their wellbeing, behaviour, confidence, and sense of belonging.You will lead sessions that combine:Practical basketball-based activitiesWellbeing and life-skill developmentCommunity and character-building experiencesIndividual and smallgroup supportKey ResponsibilitiesProgramme DeliveryLead Alternative Provision sessions using basketball, wellbeing teaching, and relational youth work.Facilitate Mental Health Intervention sessions to young people with low-level Mental Health needs.Create safe, inclusive, and engaging environments for all participants.Deliver structured curriculum content aligned with Guardian Ballers' values and competency framework.Adapt delivery to meet individual needs, including those with behavioural, SEND, or social-emotional needs.Engage and plan with delivery partners and external venues to facilitate enriching trips and experiencesMentoring & Pastoral SupportBuild positive, trusting relationships with young people.Provide informal mentoring, encouragement, and behaviour support.Model and promote emotional regulation, resilience, and community values.Monitor student wellbeing and progress weekly.Planning & AdministrationPlan weekly curriculum sessions and practical activities.Complete risk assessments and safeguarding documentation.Record and report on attendance, progress notes, and impact data.Collaborate with the referring adults (staff / parents / carers) and Guardian Ballers colleagues.Coordinate assisting Guardian Ballers staff and volunteers to strengthen delivery.Safeguarding & Professional PracticeChampion safeguarding and follow all relevant policies.Report concerns promptly through appropriate channels.Uphold professional boundaries and organisational values.Maintain a reflective practice mindset, participating in supervision and training.Person SpecificationEssentialExperience working with young people facing barriers to learning, exclusion risk, or social/emotional challenges.Experience delivering mental health or wellbeing interventionsAbility to lead engaging sports or physical activity sessions (basketball experience preferred but not essential with willingness to learn).Strong behaviour management and deescalation skills.Passion for youth development, wellbeing, and character-building.Ability to connect with diverse young people and build rapport.Good communication, organisation, and reliability.Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.DesirableBasketball coaching qualifications (e.g., Basketball England Level 1 or above).Youth work, mentoring, or alternative provision experience.Experience supporting SEND or SEMH students.Qualifications in sport, youth work, counselling, or education.First Aid qualification.Values & CompetenciesCommitment to empowering young people to become community-transformers.Reflective, growth-focused attitude.Empathy, patience, and resilience.Ability to deliver both technical basketball activities and wellbeing/personal development content.Professional integrity and consistency.Additional RequirementsEnhanced DBS check (required).Ability to travel to different sites.Evening or weekend work may occasionally be required.Some of the benefits of joining us2 x Wellbeing Weeks (Christmas + Summer Shutdown)Hybrid working arrangementRegular staff socials and development daysAccess to Guardian Ballers kit and equipmentA varied working environment across office, school, and community settingsEnhanced DBS check processed by usFinal details...Job Type: Part-time (0.6 FTE), PermanentSalary: 25,000.00-29,000.00 per year (pro rata 15,000- 17,400)Expected hours: 24 per weekWork Location: In personHow to ApplyPlease send your CV and a 1-page cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation to join Guardian Ballers CIC to [email protected] by Friday 9th January 2026.Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview.If you have any questions, or would like to chat with our Founder & CEO Kieran Joseph before you apply, please contact [email protected].