Engage Mentor - Self Employed

Keys Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, self-employed hours

Travel with vehicle

Job summary

Keys Education seeks Engage Mentors to deliver targeted interventions that support engagement, wellbeing, and re-entry into education. You will build trust with young people and families, delivering sessions on safeguarding, relationships, and resilience across West Northamptonshire.

Ideal candidates have experience with vulnerable children, strong safeguarding knowledge, and the ability to work independently in a flexible, self-employed role requiring travel and a UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable children and young people.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and procedures.
• Self-employed, flexible schedule with ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, one-to-one interventions across community and educational settings.
• Support engagement, wellbeing and re-engagement with education.
• Maintain accurate records and produce detailed professional reports.
• Promote safeguarding and comply with current legislation.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable children &

Safeguarding knowledge

Excellent communication

Trauma-informed practice

Independent working

Full UK driving licence

Education

GCSEs in English & Maths (or equivalent)

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. About the Role

• 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

You will work with young people who may be:

• 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)

Additional Requirements

• 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
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (with business insurance)
• Willingness and flexibility to travel across West Northamptonshire, We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.
  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
• Self-employed with a minimum of 2 days per week (up to 5 days depending on availability).
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• A meaningful role where you can make a lasting impact on young people's lives

Keys Education is a national network of alternative learning solutions and pathways, designed to support learners with diverse needs to achieve their goals and realise their potential. It helps individuals with support needs build stability, resilience, and a sense of belonging through Connected Support.