Wellbeing & Pastoral Mentor

Herefordshire & Ludlow College; Ludlow; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive Safeguarding Team

Job summary

Herefordshire & Ludlow College is seeking a Wellbeing & Pastoral Mentor to join the Safeguarding Team. You will manage a caseload, provide tailored wellbeing support and build trusting relationships to help students overcome challenges.

You will work with the Head of Safeguarding & Student Wellbeing, curriculum teams and external agencies to promote wellbeing, safeguarding and inclusion while supporting attendance and retention.

Qualifications

• Experience in pastoral care, mentoring, wellbeing, safeguarding or welfare support.
• Ability to build effective relationships with students, colleagues and external agencies.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of students, providing tailored wellbeing and pastoral support.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that empower students to overcome personal and educational challenges.
• Work closely with the Head of Safeguarding & Student Wellbeing, curriculum teams and external partner agencies.
• Support students to improve their health, wellbeing, attendance and retention.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, inclusion and the Prevent Duty across the college.

Skills

Pastoral care

Wellbeing support

Relationship building

Communication skills

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential? Do you have the resilience, empathy and commitment to help students overcome barriers to learning and thrive in a safe, inclusive environment? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We are seeking a Wellbeing & Pastoral Mentor to join our dedicated Safeguarding Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting students’ wellbeing, safety and academic success.

About the Role

As a Wellbeing & Pastoral Mentor, you will:

• Manage a caseload of students, providing tailored wellbeing and pastoral support.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that empower students to overcome personal and educational challenges.
• Work closely with the Head of Safeguarding & Student Wellbeing, curriculum teams and external partner agencies.
• Support students to improve their health, wellbeing, attendance and retention.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, inclusion and the Prevent Duty across the college.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is compassionate, resilient and approachable.
• Has experience in pastoral care, mentoring, wellbeing, safeguarding or welfare support.
• Can build effective relationships with students, colleagues and external agencies.
• Has excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of young people.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and dedicated Safeguarding Team.
• Make a real difference to students’ lives every day.
• Work in a rewarding role where no two days are the same.
• Access opportunities for professional development and training.
• Join an organisation committed to equality, inclusion and safeguarding

As one of the largest employers in Hereford we offer a friendly, honest and respectful working environment. We promote the safety and equality and diversity of our workforce and have a supportive approach to the development of our staff both on a personal and professional level. HLNSC is committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding including the Prevent Duty and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all members of staff to share this commitment.

Working Hours: 12 hours, 39 weeks (term time only)