Youth Mentor

Top Marks Education; Hereford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Marks Education is seeking a dedicated Youth Mentor to support learners in an alternative education setting in Hereford. You will provide tailored mentoring, guide personal development and help students overcome barriers to education with patience and resilience.

You will build trusting relationships with learners, families and professionals, monitor progress, and contribute to reviews and support plans while upholding safeguarding policies throughout the programme.

Qualifications

• Experience with children/young people or vulnerable individuals.
• Strong mentoring, coaching and communication skills.
• Understanding of challenges facing vulnerable young people.
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships.
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one mentoring tailored to learner needs.
• Build positive professional relationships with young people.
• Help learners overcome barriers to education.
• Encourage attendance and engagement in learning.
• Promote confidence, resilience and self-belief.
• Deliver engaging personal development activities.
• Support development of life skills and wellbeing.
• Encourage goal setting and ownership of progress.
• Monitor learner progress and maintain records.
• Share updates with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Work with families and external agencies.
• Support safeguarding and wellbeing of learners.

Skills

Experience with youth

Mentoring & coaching

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent & team work

Job description

Youth Mentor

Salary: 24,420 - 26,512.79 per annum
Contract Type: Full-Time - Permanent
Location: Hereford

Top Marks Education is delighted to be supporting an established Alternative Education Provider in the recruitment of a dedicated and compassionate Youth Mentor.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people in their personal, social and educational development within an alternative education setting. The successful candidate will play a vital role in helping learners overcome barriers to education, develop confidence and resilience, and achieve positive outcomes through consistent mentoring, guidance and support.

The Role

As a Youth Mentor, you will work closely with young people who may be facing a range of challenges affecting their educational engagement and personal development. You will provide tailored support, positive role modelling and practical guidance to help learners achieve their potential.

The role requires patience, empathy, resilience and the ability to build strong and trusting relationships with young people, families and professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Learner Support & Mentoring

• Provide one-to-one mentoring tailored to individual learner needs, aspirations and goals.
• Build positive and professional relationships with young people.
• Support learners to overcome barriers to education and personal development.
• Encourage positive behaviours, attendance and engagement in learning.
• Act as a positive role model, promoting confidence, resilience and self-belief.

Personal Development

• Deliver engaging personal development and educational activities.
• Support the development of life skills, independence and emotional wellbeing.
• Encourage learners to set goals and take ownership of their progress.
• Promote positive decision-making and healthy relationships

Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor learner progress and identify areas requiring additional support.
• Maintain accurate records, notes and learner documentation.
• Contribute to reviews, support plans and progress meetings.
• Share updates appropriately with colleagues and relevant stakeholders.

Partnership Working

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and external agencies.
• Support a joined-up approach to learner support and intervention.
• Contribute positively to team meetings and organisational objectives.
• Promote positive outcomes and progression opportunities for learners.

Safeguarding & Wellbeing

• Promote a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for all learners.
• Follow safeguarding, child protection and organisational policies at all times.
• Identify and report safeguarding concerns promptly and appropriately.
• Support the wellbeing and welfare of young people across the provision.

Candidate Profile

Essential Skills & Experience

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals.
• Strong mentoring, coaching and communication skills.
• A good understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable young people.
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships.
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience working within Alternative Provision, SEND or specialist educational settings.
• Knowledge of behaviour support strategies.
• Understanding of trauma-informed approaches and practice.
• Experience supporting learners with additional needs.

Personal Qualities

• A genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Empathy, patience and resilience.
• Professionalism and integrity.
• Strong organisational skills.
• A proactive and solution-focused approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting learner welfare.

Additional Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Enhanced DBS Check required.

Health, Safety and Safeguarding

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

The organisation is also committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds.