Educational Well-Being Mentor

Randstad Education; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad UK is seeking Educational Well-Being Mentors to support Looked-after children across Birmingham with community-based 1:1 and small-group sessions.

You will help CIC, PLAC, and CWSW students prepare for public exams and manage school transitions, using trauma-informed approaches and collaboration with social workers and teachers.

This role offers hybrid/digital delivery with flexible after-school and holiday sessions, safeguarding, and ongoing CPD.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 or 3 in Counselling, CBT, Mental Health, Child Development, or Trauma-Informed Practice (or equivalent).
• Level 1 Safeguarding Training (or willingness to complete prior to start).
• Enhanced DBS Check with Barred List checks (or active DBS Update Service).
• Proven track record of delivering 1:1 or small group mentoring/interventions for care-experienced or vulnerable children and young people.
• Understanding of ACEs, trauma, attachment difficulties, and strategies to support exam anxiety and emotional regulation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 sessions and small group workshops focusing on revision techniques and resilience.
• Co-design tailored support plans with each child and share progress with social workers and carers.
• Use validated tools (SDQ, RCADS, CYP-IAPT) to monitor wellbeing and progress.
• Collaborate with teachers, social workers, and mental health professionals to coordinate support.
• Maintain safeguarding standards and GDPR-compliant records.

Skills

Relational skills

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Time management

Education

Level 2/3 in Counselling, CBT, Mental Health, Child Development, or Trauma-Informed Practice

Job description

Educational Well-Being Mentor (Children in Care & School Transitions)

Location:

Birmingham (Community-based across accessible venues, schools, and family hubs, with hybrid/digital options)

£25.00 - £30.00 per hour (Sessional hourly support; each pupil receives an allocated package of hours)

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a transformative difference in the lives of care-experienced and vulnerable children?

We are seeking dedicated, empathetic, and trauma-informed

Educational Well-Being Mentors

Looked-after children

(CIC), previously looked-after children (PLAC), and children with a social worker (CWSW) face distinct educational challenges. As an Educational Well-Being Mentor, you will provide critical one-to-one and small group interventions targeting two crucial milestone areas:

National Public Examination Preparation:

Guiding pupils through SATs, GCSEs, A-Levels, and vocational qualifications while addressing exam anxiety.

School-to-School Transitions:

Supporting smooth progression across key educational phases (Early Years into Primary, Year 6 to 7, secondary into Post-16, and transitions into higher education, training, or employment).

Key Responsibilities

Deliver structured, community-based 1:1 sessions focused on effective revision techniques, time management, emotional resilience, and overcoming exam stress.

Design and facilitate engaging small group workshops during holiday periods (February, Easter, June half-term, and Summer) to enhance social confidence, coping strategies, and self-worth.

Co-produce tailored support plans with each child, embedding their voice and sharing progress with social workers, foster carers, and Designated Teachers.

Outcome Measurement & Tracking:

Utilise validated assessment tools (e.g., SDQ, RCADS, CYP-IAPT) to monitor wellbeing, attendance, and educational progress.

Trauma-Informed & Inclusive Practice:

Deliver strengths-based, non-stigmatising support tailored to neurodivergent pupils and those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Partner seamlessly with Designated Teachers, Independent Reviewing Officers (IROs), social workers, and mental health professionals to ensure integrated support pathways.

Maintain rigorous safeguarding standards in accordance with Birmingham Safeguarding Children Partnership policies and KCSIE guidelines.

What We Are Looking For;

Essential Qualifications & Certifications:

Minimum Level 2 or 3 in Counselling, CBT, Mental Health, Child Development, or Trauma-Informed Practice (or equivalent).

Safeguarding Certification:

Level 1 Safeguarding Children Training (or willingness to complete prior to start).

DBS Check:

Enhanced Child and Adult DBS Check with Barred List checks (or active registration on the DBS Update Service).

Experience & Knowledge:

Proven track record of delivering 1:1 or small group mentoring/interventions for care-experienced or vulnerable children and young people.

In-depth understanding of the impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), developmental trauma, and attachment difficulties.

Practical experience with strategies to reduce examination anxiety, support executive functioning, and enable emotional regulation.

Ability to adapt communication and interventions for neurodivergent learners, pupils with SEND, or EAL students.

Skills & Attributes:

Exceptional relational skills-able to quickly establish trust and psychological safety with children facing attachment challenges.

Strong organisational skills to manage caseloads, maintain auditable records, and uphold UK GDPR compliance.

Flexibility to deliver sessions in community settings, during after-school hours, and throughout school holiday periods.

What We Offer

Purpose-Driven Impact:

Play a pivotal role in boosting academic attainment and emotional well-being for Birmingham's most vulnerable pupils.

Accredited Training & CPD:

Access ongoing professional development in trauma recovery, child neuroscience, and advanced safeguarding.

Clinical & Peer Supervision:

Benefit from regular supervisory check-ins, case reviews, and reflective practice sessions.