Learning Mentor

JR United Kingdom; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity is seeking a full-time Learning Mentor for the London Region to support young people in developing core skills through tailored educational sessions. The role involves working closely with individuals, providing both practical and academic support while contributing positively to their learning engagement in diverse environments. St Christophers offers a career development plan, leading training programs, and a friendly working culture, making it an ideal opportunity for dedicated education professionals.

Benefits

Tailored career development plan

25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years service

Industry leading training programme

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Interest-free season ticket loan

Discount shopping scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of assessing and analysing the needs of individual young people.
• Experience working with underachieving young people.
• Experience of setting targets and goals through negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Delivering group and one-to-one sessions, Maths and English tuition.
• Supporting young people to develop core practical and academic skills.
• Ensuring appropriate access to education engagement.

Skills

Assessing needs

Analysing information

Supporting learning outcomes

Education

Evidence of education at a higher level (e.g. A level, NVQ, BTec, Level 3)

Job description

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Salary £28,194.50 - £28,970.25 depending on experience and qualifications

40 hours per week shift work including occasional Evenings and Weekends

Permanent

London Region

St Christophers Learning Support Team are looking for a full time Learning Mentor for the London Region to cover the London Accommodation Pathways (LAP) and other Services we provide.

About the Role

The Learning Support Team offers support to Teams helping young people to develop core skills both practical and academic, widen their existing interests, and explore new ideas. You will be involved in delivering group and one-to-one sessions, Maths and English tuition, tailored to individual needs; working with the rest of the team around the young person to ensure all our young people are provided with appropriate access to education engagement.

We believe everyone has a right to learn in the way that suits them best, so there is no such thing as a typical anything about this job. Sessions can take place anywhere from the beach to the kitchen via the garden and the gym. As with all the other teams and services the unexpected is every day in this job but with us that can take any one of a range of unanticipated directions, someone gets excluded, in the transition of a School place, an emergency placement by someone suddenly turns up or doesnt as the case may be.

St Christophers Academy

At St Christopher`s we can provide more than just a care job. We can offer you acareerwhere you can develop your skills and knowledge while making a difference to young peoples lives.

When you join St Christophers, we will set you up in your career with a tailored development plan. Whether you want to move across to a different service, become a Manager or just explore further your current role, we will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions.If you want to learn more aboutSt Christophers Academy, please visit our website

Weare proud that 84%of all our Team Leaders, Deputies and Managers are internal promotions.

About Us

Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.

St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.

We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities.

Applicants should have

• Evidence of education at a higher level (eg A level, NVQ, BTec, Level 3 )
• Experience of assessing and analysing the needs of individual young people, of setting targets and goals through negotiation with them and through the collection of relevant data and information to support assessments.
• Experience of working with young people to support the achievement of their learning outcomes, particularly those who are underachieving, disaffected or have social/emotional barriers to their learning.

What you should expect from us

• Salary £28,194.50 - £28,970.25 depending on experience and qualifications.
• Tailored career development plan through ourSt Christophers Academy.
• A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
• 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
• Industry Leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, childrens right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and Social Pedagogy,
• Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme.
• BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
• Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme.
• Discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
• Discretionary Funded Training Programs.
• Employee Awards based on performance and length of service.

Recruitment Process

At St Christophers we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process, you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements.

Please note CVs will not be accepted.

Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting.

Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification.For the full Job Description and Person Specification clickhere

For more information please visit our website.

Closing date: 3 weeks from advertising.

We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

St Christophers Fellowship has a minimum age requirement of 21 for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and semi-independent Homes.