Mentor, Special Needs ​/ Learning Disabilities, Guidance Counselor: Social​/Educational

Location:Telford (with reimbursed travel to other local areas for learner pick-ups and occasional travel to other sites for training and development)
Reports to:Teaching, Learning and Assessment Coordinator
Contract:Full-time
Hours:40 hours per week
Working Pattern:Monday to Friday

The Change Mentor a vital role in supporting young people aged
16–24
who face complex educational, social, and personal barriers. Working both1:1 and in small groups
, on-site and in the community, the post holder will deliver tailored mentoring, learning, and wellbeing support to help young people re-engage, progress, and move towards positive outcomes.

• Uphold the organisation’s
  values, ethos, and professional standards
  at all times.
• Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with learners, families, colleagues, and external professionals.
• Follow and uphold
  safeguarding and child protection procedures
  in line with organisational policy.
• Deliver high-quality youth and mentoring support to help young people overcome educational and personal barriers.
• Contribute to a
  safe, supportive environment
  where young people feel confident to seek help.
• Carry out learner pick-ups and drop-offs when required, ensuring appropriate vehicle insurance, tax, and MOT are in place.
• Maintain accurate and timely records using organisational systems.
• Comply with
  Health and Safety at Work
  requirements.

• Support learners
  on‑site, in the community, and in their homes
  , working 1:1, 2:1, and in small groups.
• Plan and deliver
  bespoke workshops
  focusing on life skills, careers, employability, and wellbeing.
• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning activities that support progress, engagement, and attainment.
• Adapt and differentiate sessions to meet individual needs, including learners with
  SEND
  .
• Assess learners’ progress and provide high-quality verbal and written feedback.
• Develop engaging, differentiated learning resources to support accessibility and motivation.
• Work collaboratively with the
  SEN Coordinator
  to prepare, implement, and review Individual Education Plans and EHCP outcomes.
• Support learners to identify and access
  work experience, employment, and progression pathways
  .
• Contribute to transition planning and onward progression for learners leaving the service.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of effective
  SEND strategies
  and inclusive practice.
• Provide input into educational reports and SEND documentation when required.
• Participate in required
  training, CPD, engagement activities, and meetings
  .

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £26,000.00-£27,516.66 per year

Work Location:

In person