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Mentor - Young People's Alternative Learning Provision

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Mentor Children and Young People's Alternative Learning Provision

Sedgemoor (Bridgwater/Taunton/Highbridge and surrounding)

We prioritise the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults and follow safer recruitment practices.

Pyramid Mentoring is a small mentoring company established several years ago.

We are committed to person centered thinking, respect, choice and dignity for the young people we mentor.

As an approved provider of Alternative Learning Provision in Somerset, we are looking for additional members of staff to join the team in this part time and flexible role.

As a Mentor you will be responsible for motivating, guiding and supporting a client on a 1-2-1 basis helping them to live as full a life as possible. This may be in a school or home setting or supporting transition from school to post 16 education/apprentiships.

We welcome all applicants from all backgrounds. At this time we would particularly invite applications from men due to both under representation and the occupational requirements of working with specific clients.

Due to the nature of the role, the hours available are varied and flexible and can be as few or as many as fits around your other commitments and the needs of your clients starting at a minimum of 2 hours per week per client.

You may be:

A parent looking for work in school hours
A student looking for a few hours a week while you study
Returning to work
Looking for a role to fit alongside another part time job
Or you may just have a desire to help and support young people to transform their lives.

You will be be:

Pro active, enthusiastic, with good caring for people skills
Able to work both on your own and as part of a team.
Patient, Non judgmental, empathetic and resilient
You will have:

Good written and verbal communication skills
Access to a computer and be proficient in Excel and Word
A full clean driving license, access to a car and business insurance
It is desirable that you have experience or training in supporting vulnerable people, mental health, social care and autism although full training will be given.

Please read a more detailed job description and person specification before applying at www.pyramid-mentoring.co.uk/becoming-a-mentor/

Why work for us?

Mentoring relationships are an opportunity for learning and growth. Many mentors say that the rewards they gain are as substantial as those for their mentees, and that mentoring has enabled them to:

Achieve personal growth and learn more about themselves
Feel they are making a difference
Gain a better understanding of other cultures and develop a greater appreciation for diversity
Enhance their relationships
We are proud to be an accredited real living wage employer.
Hourly rate: £12.05 to £12.94 (depending on qualifications and experience) plus 12.07% holiday entitlement in addition (total £13.50 - £14.50).

Please apply by completing an application form available at at www.pyramid-mentoring.co.uk/becoming-a-mentor/

A more detailed job description and person specification is also available on the above link and should be read before applying.

We cannot accept CVs.

Successful applicants must agree to an Enhanced Disclosure under the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) procedures.

Part-time, Permanent, zero hours

Applicants must have access to a computer, word and excel and a driving license, access to a car and business insurance (or be willing to get it)
Reference : Mentor - Young People's Alternative Learning Provision jobs

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