Mentor - Step Up Project

North West Regional College; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Derry/Londonderry is looking for a Mentor for the Step Up Project. The Mentor will support participants in re-engaging with education, training, and employment pathways. This temporary position requires a Level 4 qualification and experience in mentoring or tailored support. The role involves participant recruitment, administration of the project, and conducting assessments and reviews.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience supporting disadvantaged individuals.
• Experience in mentoring or similar support roles.

Responsibilities

• Support participant recruitment across the College.
• Administer the Step Up Project.
• Deliver induction and assessment activities.
• Plan and conduct progress reviews.

Skills

Tailored support

Mentoring

Communication skills

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Level 4 qualification in any discipline

Level 5 qualification in any discipline

GCSE English Grade C or higher

GCSE Maths Grade C or higher

Job description

The College is seeking applications for a Mentor - Step Up Project for a fixed-term position until March 2026 based in our Strand Road campus.The post holder will act as a Mentor for the Step Up Project to support participants to re-engage with education, training and pathways to employment.

Responsibilities

• Support participant recruitment across the College in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders including, Community and Voluntary groups.
• Support the administration of the Step Up Project at College level.
• Answer queries from agencies, participants, College staff or the general public.
• Deliver induction and initial assessment activities which set programme objectives to meet both individual needs and to deliver and facilitate the development of an Individual Development Plan (IDP).
• Plan and carry out regular individual progress reviews as set out in the Individual Development Plan (IDP)

Skills and Qualifications

• Have at least a Level 4 qualification in any discipline.
• Have GCSE English (Grade C or higher) or Essential Skills Level 2 (or higher) in Communication, or any qualifications which are deemed to be equivalent.
• Have GCSE Maths (Grade C or higher) or Essential Skills Level 2 (or higher) in Numeracy, or NICATS Access Maths Modules, or any qualifications which are deemed to be equivalent.
• Have at least two years employment experience offering tailored support and/or mentoring to disadvantaged or underrepresented individuals/groups such as those who are economically inactive, Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEETS).
• Have experience in the use of computer software and Microsoft Office packages such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel to produce reports, data analysis and presentations.
• Have a current full driving licence and access to a car.(Applicants with a disability (as defined in the Disability Discrimination Act 1995) who have been prevented from obtaining a driving licence due to their disability are eligible to apply).
• Have at least a Level 5 qualification in any discipline

Further Information

Location: Strand Road Campus.The College welcomes applications from applicants with a disability.Applicants with a disability are encouraged to visit the College website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/ which provides accessibility information on College facilities.The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Under the provision of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007 this post is deemed to be a regulated position and a check will be carried out against the Barred List for Children.The College is committed to equal opportunities and to selection on merit. It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society in particular applicants from the Protestant Community.There is a possibility that a reserve list will be retained if more applicants are deemed suitable than posts exist. In the event the successful candidate fails to take up the post or if the post is vacated within 12 months of the appointment date, or if another vacancy arises within 12 months the post may be offered to the next person on the reserve list.

Vacancy ID 1736719 Job Sector Education and Training,Business, Policy and Projects Area Derry or Londonderry Location Derry-Londonderry Salary £25,992 - £30,559 per annum No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 36 Published date 23/09/2025 Closing date 07/10/2025 Worktime Mon - Thurs 8:30am - 5:00pm, Fri 9:00am - 4:00pm