Engage Mentors

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

Working pattern: Flexible, term-time only. Self-employed with a minimum of 2 days per week (up to 5 days depending on availability). Make a Real Difference Where It Matters Most. 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

• 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

Additional Requirements

• 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, 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 Essex
• 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

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. KIPFFM