Community Mentor

Progress Arc; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Death in service insurance

Enhanced family leave

Health & wellbeing cashback

Recognition awards

Referral bonus

MiRewards discounts

Weekly senior leader drop-ins

Annual group conference

Job summary

Progress Arc is seeking a Community Mentor to work across Lancashire, supporting learners in community and online settings. You will build trusted relationships with pupils, families and partners while promoting inclusion and safeguarding.

You will contribute to personalised pathways, attendance improvement and post-16 planning, with ample professional development and supportive supervision.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent.
• Experience in education, alternative provision, SEN, safeguarding or attendance environments.
• Strong administrative and data management experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly with children, parents, carers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support learners in community and online to re-engage with education.
• Build trusted relationships with families and professionals.
• Guide personalised pathways and progression for students.
• Contribute to safeguarding, attendance and destination planning.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Data management

Digital systems

Strong administration

Job description

Join us as a Community Mentor Lancashire: Empower Futures!

Do you want to work for a company where wellbeing is more than a word, it's a commitment? Somewhere where the person matters as much as the professional?

Well at Progress Community, that's just the approach we take.

At Progress Community, we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and ambitious culture for both our learners and colleagues. We are looking for professionals who are passionate about building meaningful relationships, embracing innovation and working collaboratively to improve outcomes for vulnerable young people.

This role involves regular travel within the local community (Lancashire) to support learners in a variety of settings, including community venues and family homes where appropriate. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are therefore essential.

Community Mentors receive regular supervision, safeguarding support, and ongoing professional development, with opportunities to contribute to the continued growth and development of Progress Community. We are committed to investing in our people and creating clear pathways for career progression.

Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List clearance and all safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Our top-notch benefits go beyond the basics - enjoy access to discounted gym memberships, a free wellbeing app that is jam packed with fitness, yoga and mindfulness resources and dedicated counselling support. And because we know your passion is with pupils and not paperwork, we do everything we can to reduce the amount of surplus admin too.

Your work-life balance matters. That's why we offer generous holidays, additional leave for foster carers and flexibility wherever possible.

And why do we do this? Because when you thrive, so do our students. So we want to invest in your personal and professional growth as much as we do the young people who attend our schools.

But that's not all, we also offer...

• Professional Development: Support for professional qualifications, in-house training, including paid qualifications. Last year we invested approx. £3.5k per colleague!

• Financial Security: Death in Service Insurance providing four times your salary.

• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave.

• Health and Wellbeing Cashback: Access to Medicash for you and your dependants, covering the costs of eye tests, optical, dental, prescriptions, and holistic treatments up to £900 annually.

• Recognition Awards: Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Recognition Awards.

• Referral Bonus: £500 for referring top talent.

• Exclusive Discounts: MiRewards benefits platform, offering loads of discounts and rewards

• Weekly drop ins with Senior Leaders: Connect, clarify and communicate with weekly drop-ins with our Managing Director and organisation SLT

• Group Connection: Annual Group conference and a comprehensive benefits review.

What are we looking for from you?

• Qualifications: GCSE English and Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent

• Experience: Experience working within education, alternative provision, SEN, safeguarding or attendance environments. Strong administrative and data management experience. Experience using digital systems and reporting platforms.

• Problem-Solving: Aptitude for solving problems and making effective decisions.

• Communication: To be able to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, with a diverse range of audiences including children, parents and carers, and colleagues.

• Promotion of Values: Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, safeguarding, wellbeing, and British values.

• Time Management: Effective time management for planning, delivery, and assessment.

More about Progress Community

At Progress Community, we’re redefining alternative provision through a personalised, relationship-led approach that removes barriers to learning and empowers young people to achieve positive futures. As a Community Mentor, you'll play a vital role in supporting learners both in the community and online, helping them re-engage with education, develop confidence and independence, and realise their full potential.

This is more than a mentoring role. You'll build trusted relationships, work closely with families and professionals, support learners through personalised pathways, and contribute to meaningful outcomes that extend far beyond the classroom. From safeguarding and attendance to destination planning and personal development, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people every single day.

If you're passionate about inclusion, committed to high expectations and believe education should create opportunities without walls, we'd love to hear from you

More about the school you will work in:

Your home school will be: Progress Arc - Billinge School which has recently been taken over by The Progress Group. Formally known as Nugent House School, this is an exciting time to join us as we embark on a new chapter in the school’s journey.

You will not work within the school, however, the young people you will support will be on roll at Progress Arc. You will support them in breaking down barriers to re-integrate into the provision, or plan for post-16 destinations. This will include both targeted academic learning and pastoral interventions.

Progress Arc school has a maximum student capacity of 110 and situated across 4 buildings set within beautiful grounds and vast outdoor spaces. It includes spaces for vocational and academic learning as well as therapeutic support. We have Occupational Therapists on site, as well as colleagues who are trained to provide alternative therapies. Our strong teaching and support team are passionate about empowering our young people to achieve their unique potential, and that's just what you will help us to do. We aren't looking for professionals to teach in the community, we are looking for those who can help to architect, motivative, empower and inspire, because we want every one of our young people to have the opportunities that they deserve.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

The Progress Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information, or parental status. All employment decisions are based on merit, job requirements, and business needs.

Safeguarding Statement:

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices. For details of our commitment to safer recruitment please visit our website for further information.

Note:

We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship for this role