Engage Mentor: Youth Support & Re-Engagement (Flexible)

Keys Group; Tendring; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, self-employed working

Competitive hourly pay (£15–£25)

Supportive team environment

Meaningful role

Job summary

Keys Group is seeking Engage Mentors to provide targeted interventions for vulnerable young people across Essex. The role is flexible and self-employed, with a minimum of 2 days per week and up to 5 days depending on availability, to help youth engage with education and build resilience.

You will deliver 1:1 sessions in community and educational settings, covering topics from healthy relationships to online safety, while maintaining safeguarding compliance and detailed reporting.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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.

Skills

GCSEs English & Maths

Safeguarding knowledge

Experience with vulnerable children

Driving licence

Excellent communication

Independent working

Education

GCSEs English & Maths

Job description

Keys Group is seeking Engage Mentors to provide targeted interventions for vulnerable young people across Essex. The role is flexible and self-employed, with a minimum of 2 days per week and up to 5 days depending on availability, to help youth engage with education and build resilience.

You will deliver 1:1 sessions in community and educational settings, covering topics from healthy relationships to online safety, while maintaining safeguarding compliance and detailed reporting.