Pastoral & Wellbeing Mentor

SnarkDog.com; Bolton; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Bolton is looking for a Pastoral and Wellbeing Mentor. The ideal candidate will provide support to learners facing challenges in achieving their potential. Responsibilities include mentoring, implementing support strategies, and collaborating with educational staff. Applicants should have a Level 3 qualification, GCSEs in English and maths, and a background in pastoral support. This position offers an actual salary ranging from £8,740.98 to £9,034.36 based on a part-time, term-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Hold a professional qualification and/or training at Level 3 or casework experience.
• Hold GCSEs in English and maths at grade 4/C or above.
• Possess a Level 2 Counselling qualification or equivalent.
• Experience of working with young people in a pastoral role.

Responsibilities

• Proactively mentor, buddy and advocate learners.
• Organise the implementation of planned support strategies.
• Promote the inclusion of all learners into an educational environment.
• Take responsibility for the support of at-risk learners.

Skills

Support for diverse needs

Empathy

Mentoring

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

Professional qualification at Level 3

GCSEs in English and maths at grade 4/C

Level 2 Counselling qualification

Job description

Pastoral and Wellbeing Mentor

16 hours per week / 38 weeks per year

£8,740.98 – £9,034.36 actual salary

The College is looking to appoint a Pastoral and Wellbeing Mentor to provide a complementary service to both teaching and support staff, addressing the needs of learners who need help to overcome barriers to learning both inside and outside of the classroom in order to achieve their potential.

Ideally, You Will

• Hold a professional qualification and/or training at Level 3 or casework experience in supporting learners with a diverse range of needs
• Hold GCSEs in English and maths at grade 4/C or above or equivalent
• Possess a Level 2 Counselling qualification or equivalent
• Have experience of working with young people, in a pastoral role, on a one-to-one basis, within a Further Education setting
• Have experience liaising with schools and other agencies including mental health professionals and putting supportive strategies put in place
• Have an empathetic approach to working individually with young people and adults

Day-to-day Responsibilities

• Proactively mentor, buddy and advocate learners
• Organise the implementation of planned support strategies in order to meet targets
• Promote the inclusion of all learners into an educational environment
• Take responsibility with course tutors and support staff for the identification, support and signposting (where appropriate) of at-risk learners
• Demonstrate values and behaviours suitable to work with students and within the team
• Work under pressure with changing priorities with good organisational and administrative skills

As an individual you will be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and will therefore be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Job ref: 064-26

Closing date: 4th January 2026

Interview date: 13th January 2026