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Mentoring : HDN Mentoring Programme 2012/2013

PROGRAMME UPDATE: Applications are now open for Mentees and Mentors on the 2012/13 programme: the deadline for completed forms is now FRIDAY 3RD AUGUST 2012.

Information for Mentees
Information for Mentors
Costs
HDN Membership
When does it run?
Apply for 2012/13

Who is the programme for if you want to become a Mentee?

If you feel that you are underrepresented in your organisation in terms of:

Age
Gender
Race
Sexuality
Disability

And you are an officer or junior management level, who would like to progress into management and the class topics could help you to do that, then you should apply to become a Mentee. Your organisation must be an HDN Member for you to join.If you are unsure about this please contact a Mentoring coordinator and they will help you. Contact us.

Who is the programme for if you want to be a Mentor?

The programme relies on Mentors volunteering their time and expertise to help junior staff to progress their careers. They are matched with Mentees from a different organisation so that they are able to offer impartial and confidential advice. Mentors need to be

at manager level in their organisation
be committed to the principles of mentoring
can contribute to tprogramme, for example by attending a mentoring class
they are able to attend a half day training session and at least 5 individual meetings with their Mentee
they DO NOT need to be HDN members

Becoming a mentor is a fantastically rewarding experience, a chance to pass on skills and experience and also an opportunity for self-development. Mentors on the HDN programme receive a wide-range of support to help them including;

Morning programme briefing session, with an optional afternoon training on ‘Skills for Effective Mentoring’
Access to a UK-wide network of over 150 senior housing professionals who are acting as HDN Mentors via an online forum
Access to support from a regional ‘Mentoring Champion’, an experienced HDN Mentor who can provide support and guidance, whilst maintaining the confidential boundaries of the mentoring relationship
Attendance at our mentoring conference, where we recognise the time and effort given by all of our mentors and also give regional, ‘Mentor of the Year’ awards for those who have made an outstanding contribution to the programme

How much does it cost and what is included?

Our HDN Mentoring Programme is provided free of charge, and is included as a benefit of membership of our network. Each member organisation is entitled to place up to 5 mentees on this fantastic programme, which includes:

A half-day briefing event to induct mentees and mentors onto the programme
Four professional development sessions (which combine seminars with expert speakers from the housing sector with active learning sets providing an ‘Introduction to Management’)
A minimum of five 1-2-1 mentoring sessions with a Senior Housing Professional from outside of their own organisation
A Personal Development Log to help them review and track their progress, as well as record key goals and actions at each stage of the programme
On-going support from a dedicated regional HDN Mentoring Coordinator
Access to online learning resources and professional networking forums
Attendance at our annual Mentoring Conference, a fabulous opportunity to hear from mentees and mentors on the programme across the whole country as well as to network with professionals at all levels of the sector

If you are not sure whether your organisation is a member of our network, please contact us.

Not a HDN Member yet?

If your organisation is not a member of the Housing Diversity Network, you would need to join in order to access this programme. This would not only give free access to the mentoring programme for up to 5 staff, but also a wide range of other benefits, including:

Discounted training and consultancy services
Free regional briefing events on equality and diversity issues within the sector, delivered by expert speakers in the field
Free monthly e-briefing
Equality and diversity advice line
Use of the HDN logo to demonstrate your organisation’s commitment to equality and diversity
A wide range of online equality and diversity resources (including a diversity calendar and access to commonly translated documents via our ‘drop-box’ tool)
Unlimited free job advertising via our website

If you are interested in joining please see the membership section of this website for more details about the benefits and costs or contact us to chat to a member of our team.

When does the programme run?

The programme runs from September to June each year. If you would like to know more specific dates please contact us and we will be very happy to help.

How do mentees and mentors apply?

Application forms for both can be obtained from our downloads page, where you will also find programme flyers and other supporting documents to help you promote the programme within your organisation.

The deadline has been extended for applications from mentors and mentees for the 2012/13 programme is 3rd August 2012.

More information

If you would like further information about the HDN Mentoring Programme, please contact one of our experienced Mentoring Coordinators, who would be very happy to help.