Education Mentor for At-Risk Teens (Hybrid)

Lincolnshire pa.; Woodborough; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent pension

Car lease scheme

Flexible working conditions

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking an Education Mentor to join the Future 4 Me Team. The successful candidate will support vulnerable adolescents to overcome learning barriers and improve attendance from the Carlton Road Youth Centre in Boston.

The role is full-time and permanent, with hybrid working and a closing date of 20 November 2026. You will work closely with Children Services and education providers, build 1:1 mentoring relationships, and travel as needed to fulfill duties.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable adolescents to overcome barriers to learning.
• Ability to build 1:1 mentoring relationships to support opportunities in education, training and employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide additional support to children to overcome barriers to learning and improve engagement.
• Develop 1:1 mentoring relationships with children to seek opportunities around education, training and employment.
• Advocate for children currently out of education, training and employment to re-engage.
• Collaborate with Children Services and education providers to support attendance and attainment.
• Complete reports and participate in meetings for children and families (progress meetings, reviews, CIN, CP, CiC).
• Travel and work flexibly to undertake duties; role can be demanding but rewarding.

Job description

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking an Education Mentor to join the Future 4 Me Team. The successful candidate will support vulnerable adolescents to overcome learning barriers and improve attendance from the Carlton Road Youth Centre in Boston.

The role is full-time and permanent, with hybrid working and a closing date of 20 November 2026. You will work closely with Children Services and education providers, build 1:1 mentoring relationships, and travel as needed to fulfill duties.