Student Mentor
Student Mentor
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Job Description
Salary:25000 per annum
Location: North Lanarkshire
Contract/Hours:Fixed Term until June 2026- Full Time 37 hours per week
Benefits:
- 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave
- Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities
- Flexible maternity adoption and paternity packages
- Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover
- Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15000 national retailers discounts.
Vulnerable children in the UK need your help
Wherever you work in the Action for Children family youll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.
Last year we helped more than 670000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood and the foundations they need to thrive.
Why Action for Children
Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. Its the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that when we work together we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable childrens lives.
A bit about the role
Our STAY mentoring service provides intensive support to young people enrolled at college who are at the greatest risk of withdrawal. By embarking on a role as a Student Mentor youll play a crucial role focussing on 1626-year-olds who are struggling to cope with College life and structures or face barriers in reaching their potential.
Youll be working as part of a dynamic team who are committed to empowering young people on and off campus to help them adapt to college life and creating pathways for success both within and beyond the college experience. Youll support the young people through their time in further education and your impact will resonate as you guide them through obstacles nurturing their potential and ensuring a brighter future in what is an incredibly rewarding role.
How youll help to create brighter futures
This role is your chance to join an innovative mentoring service that is helping students to stay in college and could be the ideal start to a career in social care if you have just recently gained a relevant qualification. Or it could be a great next step if you already have some experience of working with young people who face barriers and challenges in their lives.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Providing guidance to students in and outside of the college.
- Provide support to young people in key areas affecting their lives including; accommodation low self-esteem confidencemotivation and family/communityissues and advocacy support.
- Helping to develop student budgeting skills and financial capability.
- Supporting vulnerable care experienced young carers and estranged students to sustain their courses.
- Delivering tailored information workshops to college staff and students.
- Arranging a programme of cross campus events in support of student development and progression and working with colleagues to enhance student employability.
Lets talk about you
- It would be useful if you have an SVQ 3 in Social Care Guidance or equivalent but we are very open to relevant experience rather than a qualification.
- Experience of supporting vulnerable young people on a one to one basis and in a group setting.
- A knowledge and understanding of the barriers that young people face including unemployment.
- Knowledge and understanding of young people facing unemployment.
Good to know
Application Process
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for thisrole.
There are five sections to complete: Personal Details CV Supporting Statement & Information Equality & Diversity Submission & Declaration.
Talent Pool
We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. Wed love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if youd rather we didnt.
Contact:Jessica Jarvis atquoting reference 11894
Diversity equality and inclusion
At Action for Children were dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace.
Weactivelyencourageapplications from Black Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.
Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles.
Dont meet every single requirement
If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with the job description wed love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role or another role within the Action for Children family.
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Employment Type
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