Pastoral & Wellbeing Mentor

General Description

Pastoral and Wellbeing Mentor 16 hours per week / 38 weeks per year £8,740.98 £ 9034.36 actual salary The College is looking to appoint a Pastoral and Wellbeing Mentor to provide a complementary service to both teaching and support staff, addressing the needs of learners who need help to overcome barriers to learning both inside and outside of the classroom in order to achieve their potential.

All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.
Ideally, you will:
Hold a professional qualification and/or training at Level 3 or casework experience in supporting learners with a diverse range of needs
Hold GCSEs in English and maths at grade 4/C or above or equivalent
Possess a Level 2 Counselling qualification or equivalent
Have experience of working with young people, in a pastoral role, on a one-to-one basis, within a Further Education setting
Have experience liaising with schools and other agencies including mental health professionals and putting supportive strategies put in place
Have an empathetic approach to working individually with young people and adults
Day-to-day responsibilities:
Proactively mentor, buddy and advocate learners
Organise the implementation of planned support strategies in order to meet targets
Promote the inclusion of all learners into an educational environment
Take responsibility with course tutors and support staff for the identification, support and signposting (where appropriate) of at-risk learners
Demonstrate values and behaviours xwzovoh suitable to work with students and within the team
Work under pressure with changing priorities with good organisational and administrative skills
As an individual you will be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and will therefore be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check
Previous applicants need not apply.
Job ref: 008-26
Closing date: 15 th February 2026
Interview date: 26 th February 2026