Inclusion Mentor for SfYP: Re-engage Young People

Hertfordshire County Council; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire County Council is seeking an SfYP Inclusion Mentor in Stevenage and St Albans to support vulnerable young people missing from education and help them re-engage with learning or progression to post-16 opportunities. The role involves collaborative work with schools, parents, and partner professionals, delivering targeted one-to-one and group sessions.

Essential qualifications include excellent communication, ICT skills, and the ability to build positive relationships within

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ICT skills and a flexible approach to work.
• Ability to build effective relationships within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience advocating for young people and negotiating with partners.
• Understanding of issues facing young people and challenging discrimination.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one and small group sessions with clear aims and measurable outcomes.
• Support missing-from-education young people to return to education or proceed to post-16 opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with young people to support meaningful change.
• Work with parents, carers, schools and partner professionals.
• Represent the service in multi-agency and team meetings.
• Signpost to services and resources.
• Collaborate with SfYP colleagues for a holistic support offer.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

ICT skills

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Advocacy

Flexibility

Driving licence

Job description

Hertfordshire County Council is seeking an SfYP Inclusion Mentor in Stevenage and St Albans to support vulnerable young people missing from education and help them re-engage with learning or progression to post-16 opportunities. The role involves collaborative work with schools, parents, and partner professionals, delivering targeted one-to-one and group sessions.

Essential qualifications include excellent communication, ICT skills, and the ability to build positive relationships within