Learning Mentor

United Response; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is seeking a Learning Mentor to support individuals with learning disabilities at ROC College in Cornwall. The role involves assisting students with life skills development in various community settings. Ideal candidates will have experience with SEND and a patient, supportive attitude. This is a full-time position with an hourly rate of £12.40. Training and travel support are provided.

Benefits

Pension contribution

Travel to work scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Access to free occupational health

Employee shopping discounts

Fully paid training

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Two Wellbeing days per year

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) practice.
• Ability to work as part of a small team.
• Willingness to participate in training for communication methods.

Responsibilities

• Support students with EHCPs to develop life skills.
• Assess student progress and provide accredited learning.

Skills

Experience working with individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Patience and supportiveness

Flexibility to travel across the community

Understanding of complex behavioural needs

Team collaboration skills

Tools

Proloquo2

Makaton

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team as a Learning Mentor at ROC College

Location: Cornwall | Function: ROC College | Accountable to: Curriculum Manager | Accountable for: Supporting and mentoring individuals within ROC College | Hours: 30 hours per week, Term Time Only (more than one position available) | Salary: £12.40 per hour

United Response is a registered charity, founded in 1973. Our mission is to ensure that individuals with learning disabilities, mental, or physical support needs have the opportunity to live life to the fullest. ROC College, a part of United Response, is a specialist college providing person-centred, community-based teaching and learning within Cornwall, Devon, and Somerset. We work with young people aged 16-25 with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Responsibilities

• Support students aged 16-25 with EHCPs to develop life skills in various community settings such as learning hubs, libraries, workplaces, and leisure facilities.
• Assess student progress and outcomes and help provide accredited learning based on a personalised curriculum.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience working with individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Patience, supportiveness, enthusiasm, creativity, and ability to provide accessible education content tailored to students.
• Flexibility to travel across the community with students.
• Experience supporting Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) practice and promoting lifelong learning; strong understanding of complex behavioural needs is advantageous.
• Experience working with individuals who have complex learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge; ability to work as part of a small team.
• Experience with Proloquo2, Makaton, or willingness to participate in training for these communication methods.

What We Can Offer

• Pension contribution
• Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, and advice services
• Employee shopping discounts and eligibility for the Blue Light Card
• Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers
• Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications
• 2x basic salary life assurance scheme
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• A collaborative and caring team to support you
• Potential for career progression
• Two Wellbeing days per year because your health matters

United Response is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants in regulated activity will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

United Response is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to the Mindful Employer values and are a Disability Confident employer, providing support to applicants with mental and/or physical disabilities. If you need assistance navigating our website or completing your application, please contact us at [e-mail]

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