Coaching and mentoring
Coaching and mentoring supports inclusion, develops leadership, and encourages career development. It is available to all staff working across our system. Our coaches are committed, qualified and able to provide colleagues in our health and care organisations with a professional coaching service.
See more information about the Wakefield District Mentoring Hub and the West Yorkshire Coaching Network below. Our workforce can access both the Wakefield District and West Yorkshire networks.
Wakefield District Mentoring Hub
What is mentoring?
Mentoring is a collaborative relationship where a more experienced individual (the mentor) provides guidance, support, and knowledge to a less experienced person (the mentee). This relationship aims to foster the mentee’s personal and professional development.
Here are some key aspects of mentoring:
- Knowledge Transfer: Mentors share their expertise and experiences to help mentees navigate their career paths or personal growth.
- Support and Guidance: Mentors offer advice, encouragement, and feedback, helping mentees overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
Who can be a mentor?
Anyone who has professional experience, skills or knowledge that they are willing to share can be a Mentor.
What is in it for the mentee?
Mentoring offers numerous benefits for mentees, here are some:
Personalized Guidance: Mentees receive tailored advice and insights from experienced mentors, helping them navigate their career paths and personal growth.
Accelerated Development: Mentors can help mentees achieve their goals faster by providing valuable feedback and support.
Networking Opportunities: Mentees gain access to their mentor’s professional network, which can open doors to new opportunities.
Increased Confidence: Regular interactions with a mentor can boost a mentee’s self-esteem and confidence in their abilities.
Goal Setting: Mentors assist mentees in setting realistic and achievable goals, providing a clear roadmap for success.
The Wakefield District Mentoring Hub
Register on the Wakefield District Mentoring Hub as a mentor or a mentee
Join our West Yorkshire Coaching Network
Open to anyone working or volunteering in health and social care across West Yorkshire.
Our online coaching platform supports coachees and coaches to register and find each other, to aid and support cross-organisational coaching and provide a more efficient and effective way of managing coaching relationships. Our coaches are committed, qualified and able to provide colleagues in our health and care organisations with a professional coaching service to:
- support inclusion
- develop leadership
- encourage career development
