Mentorship Programme

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12 sessions. One trusted mentor. Real-world experience.

Our 12-session mentoring programme designed to support care experienced young people and care leavers to build confidence, independence, well-being and employment skills through trusted relationships and real work experience opportunities.

Delivered within our working deli and micro bakery in south Devon. They will have exclusive use on our non operating days with an opportunity towards the end of the programme to practice their learning in a real work experience opportunity.

The programme combines one-to-one mentoring and accredited qualifications in both hospitality and food hygiene.

Our approach is rooted in consistency, trust and restorative practice in a safe and supportive environment.

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Up to 12-weeks

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12 sessions

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One-to-One

Our mentoring journey

01
Connect

We build trust and get to know each other. You tell us what matters to you.

02
Experience

You try new things, gain real world experience and discover your strengths.

03
Move Forward

We work together to set goals and create a plan that helps you take your next step.

A flexible journey, built around you.

Every young person is unique. We tailor each programme around their individual gaols, interests strengths, and support needs, creating a pathway that is meaningful, archievable, and pesonal to them.

Building your pathway to independence together

Learning and Qualifications

Learning that grows with the young person

Alongside mentoring and practical experience, each young person can complete up to 12 hours of structured learning and reflection across the 12-week programme.

We begin with key foundations that support confidence, safety and communication, before building a personalised learning pathway shaped around each young person’s goals, interests and next steps.

A balanced approach

Structured learning is just one part of the Jam & Bread experience. Across each three-hour session, learning sits alongside one-to-one mentoring, practical experience, activities and individual development.

The aim isn't simply to complete courses — it's to turn learning into confidence, skills and meaningful real-world experience.

Examples of our learning areas

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A safe, relaxed space

Time to talk, listen and build a strong, trusted relationship

What a session looks like

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Real-world experiences

Hands-on activities, workplace experience, key skills development

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Skills for life

Confidence, communication, problem-solving and independence.

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Connection

Building positive relationships and a stronger sense of belonging.

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Goal focused

Small steps, clear goals and celebrating progress together.

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Confidence

Believe in yourself and your abilities

What our programme helps develop

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Independence

Believe in yourself and your abilities

Employability

Build skills, experience and readiness for work and training

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Relationships

Build positive connections and a supportive network.

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Wellbeing

Improve wellbeing, resilience and self- esteem.

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Purpose

Discover your goals and plan for the future you want.

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Ready to take the next step?

Referrals can be made by social workers, local authorities, colleges and partner organisations.

Make a Referral

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Questions?

Not sure whether Jam & Bread is the right fit?

If you’d like to discuss a young person’s needs, our programme, availability or the referral process, we’d be happy to have a conversation.