Self-Employed Young Person Mentor

MD2 Recruitment Ltd; Stevenage; Vor Ort; GBP 17.000 - 34.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

MD2 Recruitment Ltd is seeking compassionate, experienced mentors to support young people with special educational needs in Hertfordshire and Central Bedfordshire. This self-employed, referral-based role offers flexible hours during term time and involves delivering personalised mentoring sessions and safeguarding duties.

You will build trust, help young people gain confidence and independence, and liaise with families and professionals to support education, tuition and community activities.

Qualifikationen

• Two years’ direct experience supporting young people with SEND.
• Ability to build rapport with reluctant learners.
• Full UK driving license with access to car.

Aufgaben

• Deliver tailored individual mentoring sessions.
• Maintain professional boundaries and build trust.
• Promote confidence, resilience and social skills.
• Support engagement with education and community activities.
• Keep session notes and report progress.
• Communicate with families and professionals; safeguarding.
• Follow safeguarding and risk assessments.
• Work with individual support plans and confidentiality.

Kenntnisse

Rapport building

Communication skills

Record-keeping

Safeguarding awareness

Time management

Flexibility

Ausbildung

Youth work qualification or safeguarding training

Jobbeschreibung

Self-Employed Young Person Mentor

Location: Hertfordshire and Central Bedfordshire

Contract: Self-employed, referral-based opportunities

Hours: Flexible, during term time

Rate: To be confirmed

Recruiting through: MD2 Recruitment Ltd

About the role

MD2 Recruitment is seeking compassionate, experienced mentors to support young people with special educational needs who face barriers to learning and engagement.

You will provide personalised support, build trusting relationships and help young people develop their confidence, independence and motivation. This opportunity would suit someone who can connect with young people, understand their individual experiences and support them towards positive outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver individual mentoring sessions tailored to each young person's needs, interests and agreed goals.


• Build positive, consistent relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.


• Help young people develop confidence, resilience, social skills and independence.


• Support engagement with education, tuition and appropriate community activities.


• Encourage young people to recognise their strengths and work towards achievable goals.


• Transport young people to tuition sessions and agreed activities where required.


• Keep accurate session notes and provide updates on progress and concerns.


• Communicate effectively with the support team, families and other professionals, as appropriate.


• Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns promptly.


• Work in line with individual support plans, risk assessments and confidentiality requirements.

Essential experience and skills

• At least two years' experience directly supporting young people with special educational needs.


• Ability to build rapport with young people who may find it difficult to trust or engage with others.


• Understanding of the barriers young people can face in education and everyday life.


• A patient, calm and adaptable approach.


• Strong communication, organisation and record-keeping skills.


• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting young people's welfare.


• A full UK driving licence and access to your own car, with appropriate insurance for the duties undertaken.


• Reliability and the ability to deliver agreed sessions consistently.

Desirable experience

• Experience in mentoring, youth work, alternative provision, education or social care.


• Experience supporting young people with autism, ADHD, anxiety or social, emotional and mental health needs.


• Relevant qualifications or training in youth work, education, safeguarding or a related field.

Safeguarding and recruitment checks

Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and relevant safer recruitment checks.