Outreach Mentor

senploy; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking an Outreach Mentor in Manchester to support young people in the community. The role involves transporting students, delivering personalized sessions, and promoting engagement. The ideal candidate has experience working with young people, is calm and patient, and holds a full UK driving license. This unique role is rewarding and makes a real difference in the lives of young individuals. The pay ranges from £110 to £130 per day, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with young people, ideally in a school or youth work role.
• Calm, patient and confident in lone-working situations.
• Must hold a Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Transport pupils to and from educational settings and planned outreach activities.
• Deliver personalised sessions to students.
• Build positive relationships and promote engagement.

Skills

Experience with young people

Calm and patient demeanor

Confident in lone-working

Job description

Location: Manchester (M22)

Position: Outreach Mentor

Start Date: 05/01/2026

Pay: £110-£130 per day, depending on experience

Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm

Are you a calm and resilient Outreach driver, looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people? We are seeking drivers to join a specialist provision in Wythenshawe (M22), supporting young people in the community. This is a unique and rewarding role that combines transportation, community outreach, mentoring and student support.

Responsibilities

• Transport pupils to and from educational settings and planned outreach activities
• Deliver personalised sessions to students
• Build positive relationships and promote engagement
• Work closely with teachers and outreach coordinators, to monitor progress

Qualifications and experience

• Previous experience with young people, ideally in a school or youth work role
• Calm, patient and confident in lone‑working situations
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
• Up to date Safeguarding training within the last year (desired, training can be provided)
• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child‑related references that cover at least the last two years

Application instructions

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.