Mentoring Scheme

Mentoring is a way of sharing knowledge and experience, supporting personal and career development and providing a supportive and neutral space to take stock and reflect.

We’re developing a mentoring service delivered by and for members. It follows current best practice and intends to provide a high quality, confidential learning and development opportunity for both mentors and mentees.

The mentoring scheme will:

• provide members with an experienced mentor who can offer advice, guidance, knowledge and experience
• facilitate access to knowledge, experience and good practice to develop the skills needed to deal with the demands of the profession
• identify areas for further professional development and support individual career development needs
• offer a fresh perspective and insight in a neutral and supportive setting.

What experience do I need to be a mentor? 

Previous mentoring experience is not essential as you will be trained and supported in the role. We ask that you are able to listen effectively, commit to the requirements of the scheme and are willing to support your mentee throughout the mentoring relationship. 

We recognise that people with considerable experience in social work who are not registered would make excellent mentors, and would encourage you to apply.

What does being a mentor involve? 

Each successful applicant will be required to attend a one day training session, which will involve practice work with the fellow participants.  You will be brought up to speed with the work of The College, and have a chance to meet some of the team.

There will be on-going training and development opportunities, some of which will be compulsory if you wish to remain on our list of endorsed members.

Mentors and mentees are asked to commit to at least four meetings to be held over the course of a year and at a location that suits both parties.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certificates will be given following any training and mentoring activity you undertake. Mentors will not be paid for the role; however reasonable expenses such as travel costs will be covered for up to six meetings.

How can I become a mentor?  

To become a mentor you need to be a member of The College and complete an application form in the Members dashboard on our website.

How can I receive mentoring?

To take advantage of our mentoring scheme, through having a mentor, you need to be a member of The College, and complete an application form in the Members dashbord on our website. 

Questions about the mentoring scheme

If have any questions about the scheme please contact us.