Life Skills Support Mentor
| Posting date: | 09 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 July 2025 |
| Location: | Paignton, Devon |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | South Devon College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PS2784 |
Summary
Life Skills Support Mentor
PS2784
Salary: £23,385 to £25,042 per annum (Professional Services Band 5 Point 17-22) or Pro-Rata equivalent for part time hours worked. Plus Excellent Benefits
Contract Type: 37 weeks per year, Permanent, full and part time posts available.
Location: Paignton, Devon
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you have the drive to support learners who have faced barriers to education? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
We have 2 vacancies within our Re-Engagement Team for Life Skills Support Mentors.
As a Life Skills Support Mentor, you’ll play a vital role in helping young people aged 14–18 re-engage with education and develop the skills they need to thrive. You’ll work closely with learners on alternative curriculum pathways, providing one-to-one mentoring, coaching, and pastoral support. Your work will help them overcome challenges, build confidence, and progress toward their goals.
The successful candidate must have the desire to work with disadvantaged and disengaged young people to make a positive impact on their lives, coupled with a cheerful and enthusiastic disposition. You will have a relevant Level 2 qualification (GCSE A-C / 4-9) or equivalent in Maths and English is essential, alongside a relevant mentoring/coaching qualification.Experience of working with young people on a 1:1, or small group basis is essential, alongside excellent IT, communication and interpersonal skills.
Please note we have both full-time and part-time opportunities available.
In return, you can expect access to an exciting range of training, apprenticeship and opportunities for degree level study alongside your work to keep you at the top of your game, as well as generous holiday allowance of 25 days pro rata and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.
The staff at South Devon College are truly inspirational and this is a reflection on the whole College culture of continuous improvement and support for all of our students and communities. We hold the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Platinum accreditation, the highest level awarded by the people management standard. This prominent distinction confirms the College’s status as not just a leading Further Education College, but also as a top employer in the country, as it joins the top 7% of accredited organisations across the UK.
We aim to provide our learners with excellent teaching and learning. Our staff are highly adept at working with and developing skills and knowledge in learners from different backgrounds. Our staff have consistently high expectations of all students and generate high levels of enthusiasm for participation in, and commitment to learning.
Our staff are integral to maintaining our passion and high-performance levels, and we reward our staff for this. Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work-life balance, and include:
25 days annual leave (pro-rata of fractional) including the option to purchase additional holiday days;
Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement;
Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days;
Local Government Pension Scheme Employer pension contributions of 18%
Hybrid and flexible working patterns;
Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests;
Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes;
Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme);
On Site Nursery (Mama Bears);
Employee Assistance Programmes;
Discounted travel schemes.
Closing Date: Wednesday 16th July 2025 (Midnight)
Interview Date: Tuesday 22nd July 2025
For a full Job Description and Person Specification, please click here.
To apply and for a full job description please visit the Jobs page of the South Devon College website www.southdevon.ac.uk/jobs. Please do NOT send CVs, we only accept applications via the relevant form on our dedicated recruitment website.
We offer hybrid and flexible working patterns and welcome applications from people who wish to apply using these options.
Please note that you will be required to be in possession of an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment at the College.
This College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promoting the welfare of students, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
PS2784
Salary: £23,385 to £25,042 per annum (Professional Services Band 5 Point 17-22) or Pro-Rata equivalent for part time hours worked. Plus Excellent Benefits
Contract Type: 37 weeks per year, Permanent, full and part time posts available.
Location: Paignton, Devon
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you have the drive to support learners who have faced barriers to education? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
We have 2 vacancies within our Re-Engagement Team for Life Skills Support Mentors.
As a Life Skills Support Mentor, you’ll play a vital role in helping young people aged 14–18 re-engage with education and develop the skills they need to thrive. You’ll work closely with learners on alternative curriculum pathways, providing one-to-one mentoring, coaching, and pastoral support. Your work will help them overcome challenges, build confidence, and progress toward their goals.
The successful candidate must have the desire to work with disadvantaged and disengaged young people to make a positive impact on their lives, coupled with a cheerful and enthusiastic disposition. You will have a relevant Level 2 qualification (GCSE A-C / 4-9) or equivalent in Maths and English is essential, alongside a relevant mentoring/coaching qualification.Experience of working with young people on a 1:1, or small group basis is essential, alongside excellent IT, communication and interpersonal skills.
Please note we have both full-time and part-time opportunities available.
In return, you can expect access to an exciting range of training, apprenticeship and opportunities for degree level study alongside your work to keep you at the top of your game, as well as generous holiday allowance of 25 days pro rata and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.
The staff at South Devon College are truly inspirational and this is a reflection on the whole College culture of continuous improvement and support for all of our students and communities. We hold the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Platinum accreditation, the highest level awarded by the people management standard. This prominent distinction confirms the College’s status as not just a leading Further Education College, but also as a top employer in the country, as it joins the top 7% of accredited organisations across the UK.
We aim to provide our learners with excellent teaching and learning. Our staff are highly adept at working with and developing skills and knowledge in learners from different backgrounds. Our staff have consistently high expectations of all students and generate high levels of enthusiasm for participation in, and commitment to learning.
Our staff are integral to maintaining our passion and high-performance levels, and we reward our staff for this. Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work-life balance, and include:
25 days annual leave (pro-rata of fractional) including the option to purchase additional holiday days;
Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement;
Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days;
Local Government Pension Scheme Employer pension contributions of 18%
Hybrid and flexible working patterns;
Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests;
Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes;
Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme);
On Site Nursery (Mama Bears);
Employee Assistance Programmes;
Discounted travel schemes.
Closing Date: Wednesday 16th July 2025 (Midnight)
Interview Date: Tuesday 22nd July 2025
For a full Job Description and Person Specification, please click here.
To apply and for a full job description please visit the Jobs page of the South Devon College website www.southdevon.ac.uk/jobs. Please do NOT send CVs, we only accept applications via the relevant form on our dedicated recruitment website.
We offer hybrid and flexible working patterns and welcome applications from people who wish to apply using these options.
Please note that you will be required to be in possession of an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment at the College.
This College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promoting the welfare of students, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.