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Student Mentor (10100)

  • Full time
  • £23,650
  • North Lanarkshire (between Motherwell, Cumbernauld & Coatbridge Campuses)
  • Closing 27th June 2023


  • Advertised from 13th June 2023
  • Fixed Term contract until 16th December 2024 (pending funding review) / 37 hours per week
  • 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, professional qualifications, excellent training & development opportunities, flexible maternity, adoption and paternity packages, up to 7% employer contribution pension, discount portal with your favourite brands.

Role

Vulnerable children in the UK need your help

Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.

Last year, we helped more than 670,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.

Why Action for Children?

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.

A bit about the role

You will be joining the team on the STAY mentoring service. It provides intensive support to young people enrolled at college who are at the greatest risk of withdrawal. The focus is 16–26-year-olds at college who are struggling to cope with College life and structures or face barriers in reaching their potential.

You will be working directly with young people, on and off campus, to help them adapt to college life. You will support them through their time in further education. It will be incredibly rewarding to share and support their journeys.

How you'll help to create brighter futures

Want to make a difference to young people's lives in North Lanarkshire? Here is your chance to join an innovative mentoring service that is helping students to stay in college.

This could be the ideal start to a career in social care if you have just recently gained a relevant qualification. Or, it could be a great next step if you already have some experience of working with young people who face barriers and challenges in their lives.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing guidance to students in and outside of the college
  • Provide support to young people in key areas affecting their lives, examples include , accommodation , low self-esteem, confidence , motivation and family/community issues and advocacy support
  • Helping to develop student budgeting skills and financial capability.
  • Supporting vulnerable care experienced, young carers and estranged students to sustain their courses.
  • Delivering tailored information workshops to college staff and students.
  • Arranging a programme of cross campus events in support of student development and progression – and working with colleagues to enhance student employability.

Let's talk about you

  • It would be useful if you have an SVQ 3 in Social Care, Guidance or equivalent – but we are very open to relevant experience, rather than a qualification.
  • Experience of supporting vulnerable young people on a one to one basis
  • You will have knowledge and understanding of the barriers that young people face
  • You will need a full driving licence and access to a car to use for business.

We understand that there are a lot of jobs out there just now but if this role connects with you, and you really want to make a difference to the lives of young people, then we'd love to see your application.

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