Community Mentor: Youth Engagement & Outreach

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

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.