SEND Progression Mentor — Community Support & Independence

Civic Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited in London is seeking a SEND Progression Mentor to join the Gateway Team on a 3 month contract, delivering person-centred, outcome-focused support to individuals with learning disabilities and related needs in the community and at the Southwark Resource Centre.

You will work flexibly to plan strength-based interventions, build supportive networks, and promote independence and social inclusion, following EHCP goals and positive behaviour support principles.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Sensory Needs, Physical Disabilities, or complex additional needs.
• A person-centred, strengths-based approach to supporting individuals to achieve positive outcomes.
• Understanding of positive behaviour support and the ability to respond appropriately to behaviours of concern.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with individuals, families, carers, and professionals.
• Ability to plan, organise, and deliver tailored interventions that promote independence and social inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred, strength-based and outcome-focused interventions that support individuals in achieving the outcomes identified within their EHCP.
• Provide tailored support that develops communication skills, Encourages participation in meaningful activities, and promotes greater independence.
• Act as a key worker, building positive relationships with individuals, their families, carers, and wider support networks to identify and achieve personalised goals.
• Plan and deliver interventions that maximise social inclusion, wellbeing, resilience, and independent living skills.
• Support individuals to access local community resources, voluntary sector organisations, education, training, employment, and social opportunities where appropriate.
• Identify and utilise local assets, support networks, and community services to enhance each individual’s independence and quality of life.
• Provide information, advice, and guidance to individuals and their support networks, enabling informed choices and greater control over the support they receive.
• Work flexibly with individuals who have a broad range of needs, including supporting those whose behaviour may be challenging, using positive behaviour support principles.
• Maintain accurate records, monitor progress against agreed outcomes, and contribute to reviews and service planning.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, professionals, and partner organisations to ensure coordinated and effective support.

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited in London is seeking a SEND Progression Mentor to join the Gateway Team on a 3 month contract, delivering person-centred, outcome-focused support to individuals with learning disabilities and related needs in the community and at the Southwark Resource Centre.

You will work flexibly to plan strength-based interventions, build supportive networks, and promote independence and social inclusion, following EHCP goals and positive behaviour support principles.