Employment Mentor

Think FE Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated education support organization is seeking an Employment Mentor to assist students in a Supported Internship program in Gloucestershire. You will provide job coaching and support classroom sessions, while also liaising with employers for feedback. Qualified candidates should have a driving license and experience working with young people, particularly those with additional support needs. This role offers £15.98 per hour with potential for permanent placement.

Benefits

Transparent PAYE Pay

Potential for a permanent opportunity

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, preferably with SEND or additional needs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital tools for reporting.
• Strong communication skills for rapport-building with students and employers.
• Organised and proactive in travel and time management.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare promotion of young adults.
• Full UK driving license required for off-site travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide job coaching to students during work placements.
• Support classroom sessions one day per week.
• Liaise with employers for feedback and progress monitoring.
• Track potential interns for future cohorts.

Skills

Experience of working with young people

Confident in IT: Microsoft Office

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Organised and proactive approach

Commitment to inclusive practice

Full UK driving licence

Level 2 qualification in English and Maths

Education

Level 2 qualification in English and Maths (GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Employment Mentor Supported Internship Programme

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Cheltenham

Contract: Temporary role until permanent appointment is made, with potential to transition to permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Rate: £15.98 per hour

Think FE are proud to be working with an esteemed college in Gloucestershire who are seeking a dedicated Employment Mentor to provide high quality support to students on our Supported Internship programme. You will:

• Provide job coaching to Supported Internship students while they are at their work placements
• Support classroom sessions one day per week, delivering employability based activity and guidance
• Liaise with employers to gather performance feedback, facilitate target setting and monitor progress
• Work closely with the wider Foundation Studies department to observe and track potential interns for the next year s cohort

Who are we looking for?

• Experience of working with young people (ideally those with SEND, additional support needs or in transition into employment)
• Confident and competent in IT: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other digital tools for recording and reporting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills able to build rapport with students, colleagues and external employers
• Organised and proactive approach to travel, time management and multi site engagement
• A commitment to inclusive practice, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young adults
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle (essential for off site travel)
• Level 2 qualification in English and Maths (GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent)

What s on offer?

• £15.98 per hour .07% holiday pay (PAYE, weekly)
• Transparent PAYE Pay: No umbrella fees or confusing payslips
• Potential for a permanent opportunity in the longer term.

How to Apply

Once you've applied, one of our friendly Further Education consultants at Think FE Ltd will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.

Data Policy

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