Trauma‑Informed Youth Mentor: Education & Wellbeing

YoungEducation Ltd; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

YoungEducation Ltd is recruiting Youth Mentors to support young people who may present with challenging behaviours or barriers to education. You will collect young people from home, transport them to their educational setting, and support them throughout the day, building trust and engaging them in activity based on interests to boost confidence and wellbeing.

The role involves 1:1 and small group work across education, mentoring, and enrichment, with safeguarding and accurate record-keeping as

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience working with young people in education, youth mentoring, social care, SEND, mental health, or similar.
• Ability to build strong professional relationships with young people who may display challenging behaviour.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and working 1:1, including during transport.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport young people to and from provision and support transitions into learning.
• Build consistent, trusting relationships and support engagement in education and mentoring.
• Deliver interest-led activities that promote wellbeing, confidence and life skills.
• Manage behaviour calmly using a trauma-informed approach and maintain safeguarding records.

Skills

Youth mentoring

Trauma-informed

Safeguarding

Communication skills

Driving licence

Job description

YoungEducation Ltd is recruiting Youth Mentors to support young people who may present with challenging behaviours or barriers to education. You will collect young people from home, transport them to their educational setting, and support them throughout the day, building trust and engaging them in activity based on interests to boost confidence and wellbeing.

The role involves 1:1 and small group work across education, mentoring, and enrichment, with safeguarding and accurate record-keeping as