SEMH Support Mentor for Youth (28h/wk)

Reed; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

REED Discount Club

SSP

Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Pay

Learning & Development

Eye care vouchers

Placement support

Impact on young people

Job summary

Reed is seeking a Project Worker / SEMH Support Practitioner in Wyethnshawe to provide pastoral, behavioural and learner engagement support to learners aged 16-25 with EHCP SEMH needs within the Base 12 programme.

Working with teaching staff and the Pastoral & Wellbeing Coordinator, you will help learners develop confidence, resilience and employability, support attendance and progression to further education or employment during a 28-hour week, Monday to Thursday.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people aged 16-25 within education, youth work, mentoring, support work, or SEND environments.
• Knowledge and understanding of SEMH, SEND, EHCPs, and barriers to learning.
• Ability to build rapport and maintain positive relationships with young people from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience managing challenging behaviour using positive and restorative approaches.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral, emotional, and behavioural support to learners with SEMH and additional learning needs.
• Build positive and professional relationships with learners, acting as a trusted mentor and role model.
• Support learners to develop confidence, resilience, independence, and social skills.
• Encourage learner engagement, attendance, participation, and positive behaviour.
• Deliver pre-planned group tutorials and personal development sessions.
• Support learners during vocational, enrichment, and employability activities.
• Assist learners in working towards their academic, personal, and progression targets.
• Liaise effectively with teaching staff, support services, parents/carers, and external agencies where required.

Skills

Youth work exp

SEMH/SEND knowledge

Relationship building

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Job description

Reed is seeking a Project Worker / SEMH Support Practitioner in Wyethnshawe to provide pastoral, behavioural and learner engagement support to learners aged 16-25 with EHCP SEMH needs within the Base 12 programme.

Working with teaching staff and the Pastoral & Wellbeing Coordinator, you will help learners develop confidence, resilience and employability, support attendance and progression to further education or employment during a 28-hour week, Monday to Thursday.