* Location: LE3
* Hours: 35.5 hours per week (Part-Time, Term-Time Only)
* Contract: Fixed-Term Pilot Role
* Pay Rate: £24,000 per annum
* Start Date: Monday 13th April
The Opportunity
Randstad Tuition Services, in partnership with a key city secondary school, is launching an exciting 6-month pilot program aimed at tackling educational disengagement. We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Youth Re-engagement Mentor to support young people who are struggling to attend and thrive in school.This is a relationship-first role requiring you to meet students where they are-starting in the family home and community-to rebuild trust and motivation.
What You Will DoYou will serve as a positive role model, providing intensive, hands-on support to help young people reconnect with education:
* Extensive Outreach: Provide extensive support to facilitate re-engagement with education, starting with outreach in the family home and local community.
* Mentorship & Emotional Support: Build trusting relationships and provide emotional support to young people with complex needs and challenging home circumstances.
* Positive Development: Mentor young people to achieve positive outcomes, helping them develop healthy lifestyles, build positive relationships, and make responsible choices.
* Compliance & Safety: Follow all safeguarding policies and risk assessments, maintain accurate record keeping, and contribute to the safeguarding of vulnerable young people.
* Restorative Practice: Utilize restorative approaches when dealing with challenging situations to encourage accountability and resolution.
Who We Are Looking ForThe ideal candidate is resilient, creative, and experienced in navigating complex family dynamics:
* Experience (Essential): Proven experience working with hard-to-reach young people and families with complex needs.
* Resilience & Composure: Able to deal with challenging behaviour, stay calm under pressure, and maintain a resilient, positive approach.
* Adaptability & Innovation: Demonstrate the ability to be highly responsive, creative, and innovative with tailored interventions while effectively managing risk in the community.
* Collaboration: Experienced in forming positive working relationships with a variety of professional partners (e.g., Social Workers, School SENCOs).
* Child's Voice: Possess knowledge and experience of the importance of gathering and utilizing the child's voice in planning interventions.
* Essential Requirements
* Driving: Must hold a valid UK driver's license and have access to a reliable vehicle for outreach duties.
* DBS on the update service