Neil Sherress
Romney Marsh ,Kent
Summary
After 22 years I consider myself an experienced Youth Coach and Mentor, especially in relationship building and youth engagement. I have guided many young people through tailored coaching sessions that foster personal growth and resilience, self-esteem, self-image, and confidence.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth coach and mentor
Self employed
Romney Marsh , Kent
09.2016 - 04.2026
- Maintained established relationships with clients at Walk Tall by providing consistent support.
- Developed trusting relationships with new clients referred by schools, utilising effective communication skills to engage and empower them.
- Provided private coaching sessions for teenagers and their parents, focusing on individual needs in a supportive environment.
Youth mentor and coach
Walk Tall
Swanscombe , Kent
09.2004 - 08.2016
- Helped young people overcome personal difficulties by providing helpful and supportive environments and attentively listening to concerns.
- Maintained excellent relationships with children and teenagers by proactively helping them through personal difficulties.
- Worked with anti-social and at-risk youth, providing safe space and developing relationships based on respect and trust.
- Provided youth work support, encouraging youth to take part in new positive opportunities and experiences.
- Facilitated group discussions on various social issues, enhancing young people's awareness and critical thinking abilities.
- Planned, created and organised fun activities to improve mental health and wellbeing.
- Assisted in the planning and management of enjoyable projects, games and activities for teenagers.
- Undertook work directly with young people in community projects, residential activities and outdoor education.
- Worked with other organisations such as schools, community groups and the police to achieve common goals.
- Organised fundraising events, securing resources for youth projects and enhancing community engagement.
- Supported other team members and volunteers to carry out duties to required standards and timeframes.
- Respected confidentiality of client files, information and conversations, following data security best practices.
- Presented clients with alternative approaches to resolving identified problems using positive coping skills and methods.
Education
Btech3 - Youth Justice system
RPS RAINER
London Skills
- Youth engagement
- Activity planning
- Group facilitation
- Activity planning
- Mentorship strategies
- One-To-One training
- Communication
- Communication techniques
- Goal setting
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Trust building
- Active listening
- Positive reinforcement
- Team collaboration
- Peer collaboration
- Student mentoring
- Activity planning
Timeline
Youth coach and mentor
Self employed
09.2016 - 04.2026
Youth mentor and coach
Walk Tall
09.2004 - 08.2016
Btech3 - Youth Justice system
RPS RAINER