Youth Mentor - Bury

Randstad Student Support; Hyndburn; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad Student Support is seeking an Youth Engagement Mentor to work with young people in Bury and surrounding areas. You will provide 1:1 mentoring, focusing on wellbeing, confidence, and trauma-informed support to re-engage students in learning.

You will accompany learners to interviews and placements, teaching life skills like budgeting and transport navigation, while coordinating with Social Care and CAMHS to advocate for the child.

Qualifications

• Experience working with at-risk youth or SEND.
• Specific experience with ADHD, Autism, or ODD.
• Strong de-escalation and boundary-setting.
• Knowledge of local colleges and the job market.

Responsibilities

• Build trust with young people and deliver 1:1 mentoring sessions.
• Support re-engagement with education, college or vocational pathways.
• Collaborate with agencies and support parents to improve attendance.

Skills

De-escalation

Boundary-setting

Relationship building

Education

Experience with SEND

Job description

Youth Engagement Mentor

Location: Bury & Surrounding Areas

Pay Rate: 25.00 - 30.00 per hour

Contract: Flexible / Student-Centred

The Mission: Building a Bridge to the Future

Many young people today feel forgotten by the traditional education system. As a Youth Engagement Mentor, you aren't just a tutor; you are a lifeline. You will work one-on-one with students who are persistently absent or excluded from school, including those with SEND, SEMH challenges, or complex barriers to learning.

Your mission is to build a \"re-engagement bridge,\" guiding students from total isolation back into a stable learning environment, college, or vocational pathway.

The Role: Impact Beyond the Classroom

Your daily \"to-do\" list is rarely linear. You will focus on three pillars: Stability, Skill-building, and Advocacy.

• Relationship Building & Wellbeing: Meet the young person where they are - sometimes literally at their front door - to build trust. You will deliver 1:1 sessions focused on confidence, emotional regulation, and self-esteem, providing a calm, trauma-informed presence during moments of crisis.

• Educational & Vocational Re-ignition: Deliver low-pressure, interest-based activities to reignite the habit of learning. You will physically accompany students to interviews or placements to reduce anxiety and teach vital life skills like budgeting and navigating public transport.

• Collaboration & Advocacy: Act as the \"voice of the child\" in multi-agency meetings with Social Care and CAMHS. You will also support parents in creating a home environment that encourages attendance and growth.

Who We Are Looking For

• Mindset: Unshakeable patience and a non-judgmental approach. A creative, \"out-of-the-box\" thinker.
• Experience: Working with \"at-risk\" youth or SEND. Specific experience with ADHD, Autism, or ODD.
• Skills: Strong de-escalation and boundary-setting. Knowledge of local colleges and the job market.

Why This Role Matters

\"Many of these young people have been told they are 'failures' by the system. Your job isn't to force them into a classroom; it's to prove to them that they are capable of success, regardless of what a traditional school setting says.\"