Adult Mentoring
WHO OUR adult MENTORING IS FOR
Our adult mentoring services support those aged 18 and above, who may be:
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Leaving custody or transitioning from the criminal justice system
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Care leavers
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Experiencing challenges with employment, education or training
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Experiencing emotional, behavioural or social challenges, such as problematic substance use
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Lacking stable, positive adult relationships
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Navigating complex family, community or life circumstances
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Each adult mentoring referral is assessed individually to ensure mentoring is appropriate, safe and supportive.
oUR adult MENTORING APPROACH
Our trauma-informed mentoring approach is:
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Safeguarding-led – clear boundaries, risk management and accountability
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Relationship-based – trust, consistency and mutual respect
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Person-centred – shaped around the individual’s needs, voice and goals
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Strengths-focused – recognising potential, not deficits
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All 1-1 mentoring sessions are structured, purposeful and delivered in line with safeguarding best practice.
How our adult mentoring supports positive change
Our adult mentoring services support individuals aged 18+ to:
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Build confidence, resilience, and self-esteem
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Develop decision-making, communication, and life skills
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Navigate relationships, risk, and challenging circumstances
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Explore personal goals, employment, education and positive pathways
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Strengthen protective factors that support long-term stability
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Our adult mentoring is not a replacement for statutory services or therapy, but works alongside existing support where appropriate.
Adult Mentoring Referral Pathways
Professional Referrals
We accept youth mentoring referrals from professions including:
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Universities and further education providers
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Police and criminal justice services
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Social services and local authorities
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Residential supported living providers
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Community organisations
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Self referrals
Adults 18+ may self-refer for mentoring. Please be aware that:
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These referrals are self-funded
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We offer an initial suitability conversation to discuss your needs and pricing
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Safeguarding and risk assessments are completed before mentoring begins
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Support will only proceed where it is appropriate and in your best interests
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How To Make A Referral
Before making a Referral
To ensure safe and effective adult mentoring, please click the links below to download and review the following rescourses before submitting a referral:
These documents outline expectations, safeguarding responsibilities and the scope of our adult mentoring services.
HOW TO REFER An ADULT
Once you have completed the checklist, reviewed our terms of reference, and feel an individual would benefit from 1-1 adult mentoring, please complete our referral form listed below and email it to info@forwardever.business.