Youth Mentor

Bedford Borough Council; Bedford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedford Borough Council is seeking an enthusiastic and resilient Youth Mentor to join our Inclusion Service. This role supports children and young people at risk of exclusion, those with emotionally based school avoidance, SEND or SEMH needs, and those vulnerable to exploitation, helping them re-engage with education and develop resilience.

You will work with schools, families and partner agencies to deliver targeted individual and small group mentoring, guide reintegration after exclusions, and

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and resilient Youth Mentor to join our Inclusion Service.

This rewarding role focuses on supporting children and young people who are at risk of exclusion, experiencing emotionally based school avoidance, have SEND or SEMH needs, are vulnerable to exploitation, or are disengaged from education.

Working closely with schools, families and partner agencies, you will provide targeted individual and small group mentoring to help young people overcome barriers to learning, improve attendance, build resilience and successfully engage in education.

You will deliver evidence informed interventions, support reintegration following exclusion or periods of non attendance, contribute to multiagency planning, and ensure the voice of the child is central to all support.

We are looking for someone with experience of working with vulnerable children and young people, excellent relationship building skills, and a strong commitment to inclusion and safeguarding. You will have a good understanding of SEND, SEMH, attendance and exclusion challenges, and the ability to work collaboratively with families, schools and other professionals.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of some of the most vulnerable children and young people, helping them achieve positive educational, social and future employment outcomes.

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.

Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If your application is successful you will be required to declare any spent and unspent convictions, adult cautions (simple or conditional) that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.