Inclusion Mentor: Help Youth Return to Learning

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

Job summary

Hertfordshire County Council is seeking a SfYP Inclusion Mentor to support young people missing education and help them re-engage with learning across Stevenage and St Albans. The role is permanent, 37 hours per week, with a starting salary of £32,578 rising to £35,570 per year.

You will deliver individual and small group sessions, build strong relationships with young people, and work closely with parents, schools, and partners to provide holistic support and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong ICT skills, and a flexible approach to work.
• Ability to build effective relationships within multidisciplinary teams and with young people.
• Proactive, with ability to advocate for young people and negotiate with partners.
• Understanding of issues facing young people and commitment to inclusion and equality.
• Willingness to work flexible hours to meet service needs and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Delivering one-to-one and small group sessions with clear aims and measurable outcomes.
• Supporting young people missing education and helping their return to school or progression to post-16 opportunities.
• Building positive relationships with young people to support meaningful change.
• Collaborating with parents, carers, schools and partner professionals.
• Representing the service in multi-agency and team meetings.
• Signposting young people and families to appropriate services and resources.
• Working with SfYP colleagues to ensure holistic support.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

ICT skills

Building relationships

Advocacy

Negotiation

Flexible working

Driving licence

Job description

Hertfordshire County Council is seeking a SfYP Inclusion Mentor to support young people missing education and help them re-engage with learning across Stevenage and St Albans. The role is permanent, 37 hours per week, with a starting salary of £32,578 rising to £35,570 per year.

You will deliver individual and small group sessions, build strong relationships with young people, and work closely with parents, schools, and partners to provide holistic support and opportunities for progression.