Youth Worker

EDU Passport LLC; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

EDU Passport LLC in the UK is seeking a passionate Youth Mentor to support young people with SEND and SEMH needs in Shrewsbury. You will guide students through personal development and their educational journey with empathy and dedication.

You will provide 1:1 and small group mentoring, helping learners build confidence, resilience, and social skills while collaborating with teachers, families and external professionals to tailor support plans.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SEND or SEMH students is desirable.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.
• Ability to build trust with diverse backgrounds.
• Empathy, patience, and resilience in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring to young people with SEND and SEMH needs
• Support students in developing confidence, resilience, and positive social skills
• Help individuals overcome barriers to learning and personal development
• Encourage positive decision-making, goal setting, and self-belief
• Create a safe, supportive environment that promotes wellbeing
• Work collaboratively with teachers, families, and external professionals to implement personalised support plans
• Deliver targeted interventions and activities focused on emotional regulation and behaviour management

Skills

Mentoring

Communication

Relationship-building

Empathy

Resilience

Job description

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Job Location

UK

Job Description

We are seeking a passionate and compassionate Youth Mentor to join our team in Shrewsbury , supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is committed to helping young people overcome challenges, build confidence, and reach their full potential . As a Youth Mentor, you will play a key role in guiding and supporting students in both their personal development and educational journey .

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring to young people with SEND and SEMH needs
• Support students in developing confidence, resilience, and positive social skills
• Help individuals overcome barriers to learning and personal development
• Encourage positive decision-making, goal setting, and self-belief
• Create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment that promotes wellbeing
• Work collaboratively with teachers, families, and external professionals to implement personalised support plans
• Deliver targeted interventions and activities focused on emotional regulation and behaviour management

What We're Looking For

• A genuine passion for supporting young people with SEND and SEMH needs
• Excellent communication, mentoring, and relationship-building skills
• The ability to build trust and rapport with young people from diverse backgrounds
• Experience working with SEND or SEMH students in mentoring, youth work, education, or support roles (desirable)
• Empathy, patience, and resilience when working in challenging situations
• A positive and motivating approach that inspires young people to succeed