Care Support Mentor

Person Power Ltd; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading children's residential care provider in Colchester seeks a Care Support Mentor to help young people aged 8-17 with emotional and behavioral needs. The role involves supporting daily activities, providing emotional guidance, and ensuring safeguarding standards. Ideal candidates are compassionate and patient, with strong communication skills. Competitive hourly rates range from £13.50 to £15.00, plus additional compensation for sleep ins. The position requires applicants to be over 21 with a valid driving license and the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Applicants must be over 21 in line with children's home regulations.
• Full UK driving licence and Full Right To Work are required.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with daily routines, education, and household tasks.
• Provide emotional support and act as a positive role model.
• Help plan and participate in activities and outings.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to care planning.
• Work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
• Ensure safeguarding and children's welfare are prioritized.

Skills

Compassionate

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Level 3 in Children and Young People or equivalent

Job description

Personpower is proud to be working with a well-established and highly regarded Children’s Residential provider based in Colchester for young people aged between 8 - 17 with emotional and behavioural needs.

The Role

As a Care Support Mentor, you will support the team in the day-to-day running of the home, on a 3 days on with 1 sleep in and 4 days off basis. You will lead by example, ensuring the highest standards of care and safeguarding are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Support young people with their daily routines, including education, hobbies, and household tasks
• Provide emotional support and act as a positive role model
• Help plan and take part in recreational activities, trips, and group outings
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to care planning
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, schools, and professionals
• Ensure safeguarding and children’s welfare remain at the heart of everything you do

About You

• Compassionate, patient, and committed to helping young people thrive
• Able to remain calm under pressure and handle challenging behaviour positively
• Great communicators who can build trusting relationships
• Team players, but also confident working independently

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate and sleep in rate (£13.50ph - £15.00ph and £75 per sleep in)
• Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
• Supportive team environment

Requirements

• Applicants must be over 21 (in line with children's home regulations)
• Full UK driving licence and Full Right To Work
• Lvl 3 in Children and Young People or equivalent (desirable)