Focused Mentor

Future Focused Mentor – Self-Employed
Eleven 11 Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client for passionate professionals to support vulnerable young people in Norfolk.

Location:

Norfolk
Pay: £15 – £25 per hour

Contract:

Freelance / Self-employed

Schedule:

Minimum 2 days per week, flexible up to 5 days depending on case availability
Work Type:
Term-time, in-person
About the Role
Are you passionate about helping young people build safer, more positive futures?
As a Future Focused Mentor, you will deliver targeted 1:1 interventions that support engagement, wellbeing, and re-entry into education. You’ll work creatively and compassionately to help young people develop resilience, self-esteem, and positive life choices.
You will work with young people who may be at risk of:

• Exploitation or criminal involvement

• School disengagement or exclusion

• Online harm or unsafe relationships

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong, trusted relationships with young people and their families

• Deliver engaging 1:1 mentoring sessions in community and education settings

• Promote confidence, emotional regulation, and positive decision-making

• Maintain detailed case records and professional reports

• Uphold safeguarding policies at all times

• Support sessions on Healthy Relationships, Online Safety, and Exploitation Awareness
Person Specification
Essential:

• Experience working with vulnerable children and young people, particularly those at risk of exploitation or within the criminal justice system

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)

• Strong safeguarding knowledge
Key

Skills:

• Resilient, calm, and professional

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Knowledge of SEND, trauma-informed practice, and positive behaviour strategies

Additional Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance

• Flexible to work across Norfolk

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: £15–£25 per hour

• Flexible, self-employed work

• Expert support and guidance from experienced practitioners

• Professional development opportunities

• Benefits:
Casual dress, Free parking, Referral programme
All roles are subject to enhanced DBS and safer recruitment checks.

To Apply:

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