Learning Mentor at Future Roots Young People's Service

Dorset Council; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in England seeks a Learning Mentor to support young people in a rural farm environment. The role offers flexible hours with a salary ranging from £14 to £15.50 an hour. Candidates should have experience with children, an affinity for animals, and a passion for helping young people. This position is part-time or full-time and is essential for delivering positive outcomes for those in need.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people is essential.
• A love and passion for animals is required.
• Ability to work flexibly in a rural farm environment.

Responsibilities

• Support young people and help deliver positive outcomes.
• Offer learning and therapeutic experiences in a farm environment.
• Engage in activities that help young people overcome trauma.

Skills

Experience working with children and young people

Affinity with outdoor environments

Passion for animals

Job description

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About the role

Learning Mentor Vacancy, between 30 to 37 hours a week, based on a 30-acre care farm.

Salary range: £14 to £15.50 an hour.

The role can be offered as full-time, part-time (minimum of 30 hours), or term-time only, with some flexibility over hours for the right candidate.

Do you want to support young people and help deliver positive outcomes? Do you have a love and passion for animals?

Based in rural West Dorset, Future Roots is a well-established provider of complementary education and re-engagement services for children and young people. We work with schools and Local Authority Children's Services, using a farm environment and animals to offer learning and therapeutic experiences to help young people overcome trauma and challenges.

We are expanding and looking for someone with experience working with children and young people, who has an affinity with outdoor environments and animals.

For more information, contact Julie Plumley, Director of Future Roots, at 01963 210703 or email [email protected]

Visit our website www.futureroots.net for more details.

Closing date: 9am Monday 15 September 2023.