Mental Heath Wellbeing Mentor

Senploy; Oakham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Senploy is assisting in recruiting a Wellbeing Mentor for a fixed-term maternity cover at a therapeutic SEMH school in Oakham. You will closely support pupils with emotional wellbeing, confidence and engagement, working within a specialist environment.

The role emphasizes relationship-led mentoring, emotional regulation, trauma-informed practice, and collaboration with teachers and the therapeutic team to promote positive progress and consistent, supportive engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school, SEMH, AP, residential, youth work, mentoring or therapeutic environment would be highly desirable.
• Ability to build trust with young people who may experience anxiety, emotional regulation challenges and engagement difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with pupils.
• Provide mentoring and pastoral support.
• Support emotional regulation and resilience.
• Help pupils develop confidence and engagement with education.
• Work alongside teachers and the wider therapeutic team.
• Provide a calm, consistent and positive presence.

Skills

Mentoring

Pastoral support

Relationship-building

Emotional regulation

Trauma-informed approaches

Youth engagement

Boundaries

Therapeutic approaches

Job description

Wellbeing Mentor - Therapeutic SEMH School

Oakham, Rutland

Start: Ideally mid/late February

Fixed-Term Maternity Cover

Do you have a natural ability to build trust with young people who may struggle with anxiety, emotional regulation, confidence and engagement?

SEND Inclusion Support is working with a fantastic therapeutic school in Oakham to recruit a Wellbeing Mentor for a fixed-term maternity cover.

This is a relationship-led role supporting young people with SEMH needs within a specialist environment.

You’ll work closely with pupils to support their emotional wellbeing, confidence and ability to engage with education.

This could include:

• Building trusting relationships with pupils
• Providing mentoring and pastoral support
• Supporting emotional regulation
• Helping pupils develop confidence and resilience
• Supporting pupils through periods of anxiety or dysregulation
• Encouraging positive engagement with education
• Supporting social and emotional development
• Helping pupils develop strategies for managing difficult situations
• Working alongside teachers and the wider therapeutic team
• Providing a calm, consistent and positive presence
• Has experience working with young people with SEMH needs
• Is calm, patient and emotionally intelligent
• Has excellent relationship-building skills
• Can maintain clear boundaries while remaining warm and approachable
• Understands trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches
• Is confident supporting young people who may display challenging behaviour
• Can remain consistent and professional during difficult situations

Experience in a school, SEMH, AP, residential, youth work, mentoring or therapeutic environment would be highly desirable.

This role would suit someone who genuinely enjoys helping young people understand themselves, build confidence and make positive progress.

Start ideally mid/late February - fixed-term maternity cover.

SEND Inclusion Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment and safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check, right to work verification, references and any other checks relevant to the role and setting.