Youth Mentor - Transport & Transition Coach

YoungEducation Ltd; Royston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

YoungEducation is seeking passionate and resilient Youth Mentors to join our team. This role involves collecting young people from home, safely transporting them to their educational setting, and supporting them throughout the day to build trust and engagement with learning.

You will work both 1:1 and in small groups, delivering activity-based sessions that boost wellbeing, confidence and life skills. A trauma-informed approach and solid safeguarding record-keeping are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience working with young people in education, mentoring, SEND or youth services.
• Ability to build strong, professional relationships with youths who may exhibit challenging behaviour.
• Good safeguarding knowledge and responsibilities of 1:1 support, including during transport.
• Calm, resilient and empathetic communicator.
• Able to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle.

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 trauma-informed approaches and keep safeguarding records.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Safeguarding awareness

Driving licence / transport

Education

Qualifications in Youth Work / Education / Counselling

Job description

YoungEducation is seeking passionate and resilient Youth Mentors to join our team. This role involves collecting young people from home, safely transporting them to their educational setting, and supporting them throughout the day to build trust and engagement with learning.

You will work both 1:1 and in small groups, delivering activity-based sessions that boost wellbeing, confidence and life skills. A trauma-informed approach and solid safeguarding record-keeping are essential.