Engage Mentor - Self Employed

Keys Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Part time

Job summary

Keys Group is seeking Engage Mentors to deliver targeted interventions that support engagement, wellbeing, and re-entry into education for vulnerable young people in Cambridgeshire. You will work in community and educational settings delivering one-to-one sessions to help build resilience and safer life choices.

The role requires experience with safeguarding, SEND knowledge, and the ability to travel across Cambridgeshire.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable children and young people.
• Experience supporting those at risk of exploitation or criminal involvement.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of SEND, trauma-informed practice, and positive behaviour strategies.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one interventions in community and educational settings.
• Support young people to build confidence, self-esteem and resilience.
• Deliver sessions on healthy relationships, online safety, and county lines awareness.
• Use creative approaches to manage risk and promote positive decisions.
• Build trusting relationships with young people and families.
• Promote emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Maintain accurate records and produce detailed professional reports.
• Support pathways that enable young people to re-engage with education.
• Uphold safeguarding policies and ensure all work is compliant with current legislation.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Trauma-informed practice

Independent work

Education

GCSEs English and Maths

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable young people to build safer, more positive futures? We are seeking Engage Mentors to deliver targeted interventions that support engagement, wellbeing, and re-entry into education. This is a rewarding opportunity to help young people overcome barriers, build resilience, and make safer, more positive life choices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, one-to-one interventions in community and educational settings
• Support young people to build confidence, self-esteem, and resilience
• Deliver sessions on topics such as healthy relationships, online safety, and county lines awareness
• Use creative and tailored approaches to help manage risk and encourage positive decision-making
• Build strong, trusting relationships with young people and their families
• Promote emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Maintain accurate records and produce detailed professional reports
• Support pathways that enable young people to re-engage with education
• Uphold safeguarding policies and ensure all work is compliant with current legislation

Who We Support

• At risk of exploitation or criminal involvement
• Disengaged from education
• Vulnerable to unsafe relationships or environments
• Involved with, or at risk of entering, the criminal justice system
• GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent)

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable children and young people
• Experience supporting those at risk of exploitation or criminal involvement
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of procedures, Resilient, calm, and professional under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of SEND, trauma-informed practice, and positive behaviour strategies
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work independently

Additional Requirements

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (with business insurance)
• Willingness and flexibility to travel across Cambridgeshire
• Working pattern: Flexible, term-time only. Self-employed with a minimum of 2 days per week (up to 5 days depending on availability)., Competitive hourly pay of £15 - £25
• Flexible, self-employed working arrangements
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• A meaningful role where you can make a lasting impact on young people's lives

Safeguarding

• Safeguarding We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures, including references, enhanced DBS checks, and employment verification.