Hybrid Learning Mentor – Gypsy, Roma & Traveller

Somerset Council; Taunton; Hybride; GBP 30 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous annual leave

LGPS pension

Flexible and hybrid working

Health and wellbeing support

Volunteer opportunities

Travel across Somerset

Résumé du poste

Somerset Council is seeking a Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Learning Mentor to work with children, young people and families across Somerset. You will build trusted relationships, helping access education, community support and opportunities, and act as a link between communities and public services.

This role involves visiting families, travelling across Somerset, and supporting schools to remove barriers to learning and improve attendance.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities.
• Ability to build trust and positive relationships with people from all backgrounds.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Able to work independently and manage workload.
• Access to a vehicle and willingness to travel across Somerset.
• NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) with English and Maths qualifications.

Responsabilités

• Build positive relationships with Gypsy, Roma and Traveller families across Somerset.
• Visit families at home, in the community and on Traveller sites.
• Travel across Somerset to meet families, schools and partner organisations.
• Support children and young people to access and engage in education.
• Help families understand and access education, Local Authority and community services.
• Support children not attending school or who are home educated.
• Work with schools to remove barriers to learning and improve attendance.
• Advocate for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities.
• Share knowledge and raise awareness of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller cultures and traditions.
• Develop and deliver training for professionals, including schools and services.
• Encourage positive relationships between communities and services.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Independent worker

Formation

NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Outils

Vehicle access

Description du poste

Somerset Council is seeking a Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Learning Mentor to work with children, young people and families across Somerset. You will build trusted relationships, helping access education, community support and opportunities, and act as a link between communities and public services.

This role involves visiting families, travelling across Somerset, and supporting schools to remove barriers to learning and improve attendance.