Mentor Inclusion Worker

Dunnebier; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An organization supporting vulnerable youth is seeking experienced Mentor Inclusion Workers to work mainly in Rotherham. The role focuses on improving the social and emotional development of children and young people through one-to-one support. Candidates should have minimum 2 years of experience and strong communication skills, along with an Enhanced DBS check. This term-time role is part-time, offering the chance to make a significant difference in the lives of vulnerable pupils.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience working with children and young people.
• Must hold an Enhanced DBS check with children or be willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective organisational and time‑management skills for service users.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of meetings and interventions.
• Monitor attendance and follow up on non‑attendance.
• Plan structured sessions and produce written reports based on monitoring and performance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work effectively independently

Good IT and computer skills

Empathetic approach

Job description

Our Client is looking for experienced and reliable Mentor Inclusion Workers to cover roles in Rotherham and Doncaster, working mainly out of Rotherham.

Role Summary

The Mentor Inclusion Worker will play a vital role in supporting the social and emotional development of children and young people. The focus of the role is to help individuals build positive social interactions, improve cooperative play skills, and raise self-esteem and confidence. You will work closely with vulnerable pupils to support behavioural change, improve attitudes to learning, and promote engagement in education through consistent, nurturing, and supportive 1-to-1 interventions.

Organisation Summary

Our client works with some of the most vulnerable Year 1 to Year 11 pupils across Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, and North East Derbyshire. They provide an alternative pastoral provision aimed at engaging pupils who are excluded, at risk of exclusion, or awaiting SEN placements. Their approach is centred on positive relationships, individualised support, and helping young people re‑engage with learning in a safe and supportive environment.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Work directly with service users to develop effective organisational and time‑management skills to support day‑to‑day living and learning.
• Maintain an ongoing caseload of service users, keeping accurate and up-to-date written records of meetings and interventions.
• Monitor attendance and follow up on non‑attendance where required.
• Make recommendations to the manager regarding service users with complex or additional support needs.
• Plan structured sessions for students and produce written reports based on monitoring, progress, and performance.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years experience working with children and young people
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Good IT and computer skills
• A non‑judgemental, empathetic approach when working with challenging or vulnerable young people

What we are looking for

• Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people
• Be part of a supportive and values‑driven organisation
• Work in a role where relationship‑building and positive change are at the heart of what you do
• Must hold an Enhanced DBS check with children or be willing to obtain
• The role is term time only working Monday to Friday 9:30am to 2:30pm
• Mileage and expenses to be discussed at point of interview