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Children and Young Peoples Skills Mentor
| Posting date: | 12 February 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30,559 to £32,654 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 February 2025 |
| Location: | Aberaeron, Ceredigion |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | REQ105829 |
Summary
We are looking to recruit a Children and Young People’s Skills Mentor to join our Attainment and Engagement Team (Lifelong Learning).
This is an exciting role within the service providing the opportunity to work with young people from the community and improve their educational outcomes.
On a day to day basis you will:
Formulate and coordinate educational and wellbeing packages of support that meet the Additional needs of our pupils.
Ensure the Health, safety and wellbeing of all pupils who attend the unit by working in a multi-agency capacity.
Provide and coordinate high quality pastoral care by coordinating programs and interventions.
Create an inclusive, comfortable and happy Unit environment to ensure good pupil engagement and wellbeing.
Work as part of a team to ensure effective daily provision.
We are looking to recruit an individual that has:
Good Communication and interpersonal Skills.
Excellent negotiation skills.
Excellent behaviour management skills.
Positive, inclusive attitude towards diversity.
Ability to relate well to vulnerable/challenging pupils and young people.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Be flexible in your approach and be able to problem-solve.
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.
Excellent awareness of relevant policies / procedures / processes related to the post (e.g. attachment awareness, safeguarding, accreditations).
To be innovative and creative in your approach to supporting vulnerable and challenging young people.
Ability to be trustworthy and reliable, and to respect confidentiality.
To be organized and be able to multi-task.
Ability to maintain a professional relationship whilst working with young people and external delivery partners.
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job Description and Person Specification
Get in touch
For further information and an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Jamie James (Team Manager): 07896818288 or jamie.james@ceredigion.gov.uk
Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.
This is an exciting role within the service providing the opportunity to work with young people from the community and improve their educational outcomes.
On a day to day basis you will:
Formulate and coordinate educational and wellbeing packages of support that meet the Additional needs of our pupils.
Ensure the Health, safety and wellbeing of all pupils who attend the unit by working in a multi-agency capacity.
Provide and coordinate high quality pastoral care by coordinating programs and interventions.
Create an inclusive, comfortable and happy Unit environment to ensure good pupil engagement and wellbeing.
Work as part of a team to ensure effective daily provision.
We are looking to recruit an individual that has:
Good Communication and interpersonal Skills.
Excellent negotiation skills.
Excellent behaviour management skills.
Positive, inclusive attitude towards diversity.
Ability to relate well to vulnerable/challenging pupils and young people.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Be flexible in your approach and be able to problem-solve.
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.
Excellent awareness of relevant policies / procedures / processes related to the post (e.g. attachment awareness, safeguarding, accreditations).
To be innovative and creative in your approach to supporting vulnerable and challenging young people.
Ability to be trustworthy and reliable, and to respect confidentiality.
To be organized and be able to multi-task.
Ability to maintain a professional relationship whilst working with young people and external delivery partners.
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job Description and Person Specification
Get in touch
For further information and an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Jamie James (Team Manager): 07896818288 or jamie.james@ceredigion.gov.uk
Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.
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