Transition Mentor for Young Learners | Empower & Succeed

EKC Group; Broadstairs; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday pattern

Flexible personal leave

Exclusive discounts & perks

Wellbeing and health support

Competitive pension

Job summary

EKC Group is seeking a Transition Mentor to support vulnerable 16–19 learners through pre-enrolment to the first 100 days of study. You will deliver targeted transition support, mentoring and wellbeing and work with families and partner agencies to reduce disengagement and NEET risk.

The role requires a compassionate, learner-centred, trauma-informed approach and a commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and learner wellbeing. Collaboration with schools and external partners is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting young people in education, youth work or a similar setting.
• Experience supporting learners with SEMH needs, care experience or attendance challenges.
• Excellent communication and listening skills, with the ability to build trust.
• A learner-centred and trauma-informed approach to supporting young people.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate, confidential records.
• Experience working with families, external agencies and other professionals.
• A strong commitment to inclusion, equity, safeguarding and learner wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted transition, mentoring, wellbeing, and attendance support to vulnerable and disadvantaged 16–19 learners.
• Focus on pre-entry engagement, structured induction, early attendance mentoring, and sustained relational support through the first 100 days of study.
• Work with learners, carers, schools and multi-agency partners to provide personalised support from pre-enrolment through the first 100 days of study.

Skills

Experience with young people

Trauma-informed approach

Strong communication

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Working with families and agencies

Commitment to inclusion and wellbeing

Job description

EKC Group is seeking a Transition Mentor to support vulnerable 16–19 learners through pre-enrolment to the first 100 days of study. You will deliver targeted transition support, mentoring and wellbeing and work with families and partner agencies to reduce disengagement and NEET risk.

The role requires a compassionate, learner-centred, trauma-informed approach and a commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and learner wellbeing. Collaboration with schools and external partners is essential.