Professional Learning Mentor
| Posting date: | 30 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £35,000 - £45,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | England |
| Company: | Impact Futures |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 190 |
Summary
Job Advert
Are you driven by supporting others to achieve their career and education goals? In Captiva, we’re obsessed by it.
Are you looking for a new role that will allow you to demonstrate your youth work experience, stretch you intellectually, yet
provide the time and flexibility for your professional growth? In Captiva, we insist on that space.
Would you like to join a team of professionals that is revolutionising its sector through innovation, collaboration, and
excellence? In Captiva, we live those values every single day.
We are looking for the next wonderful individual to join our team, supporting apprentices through gaining a JNC recognised
Professional Youth Work qualification.
The Role:
Salary £35,000-£40,000 DOE
As a Professional Learning Mentor you will support Youth Work Apprentices to meet assessment standards throughout their
professional learning journey with Captiva.
PROVIDE SUPERVISION AND SUPPORT
* Use supervision as a core component for the assessment of professional practice against the apprenticeship KSBs. Ensure that
learners are producing high quality evidence that demonstrates progress towards learning outcomes.
* Collect and analyse feedback from apprentices, employers, and colleagues to continuously improve the programme. Implement
changes based on this feedback to enhance the learning experience.
* Promote and facilitate the professional formation of youth work apprentices. Ensure that apprentices are up to date with the
latest youth work practices and sector trends. Facilitate networking opportunities and encourage engagement in communities of
practice.
ENSURE A HIGH-QUALITY LEARNER EXPERIENCE.
* Ensure that the delivery of the programme is consistent, high-quality, and tailored to the needs of individual apprentices.
Adapt teaching methods and materials as necessary to enhance learning outcomes.
* Maintain clear and effective communication with apprentices, line managers, and other stakeholders. Provide regular updates and
ensure that any issues are promptly addressed.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with employers who are part of the apprenticeship programme, especially line managers.
Ensure that their needs and expectations are met, and that they are kept informed of their apprentices' progress.
EFFECTIVE CASELOAD MANAGEMENT
* Monitor and support apprentice’s progress throughout the programme. Identify any areas where students may be struggling and
implement strategies to help them stay on track.
* Foster an environment that encourages active participation and engagement from all learners. Utilise various techniques and
tools to maintain high levels of interest and involvement. Ensure that learner records are up to date and accurate
* Design and implement targeted interventions for apprentices who require additional support. Ensure that these interventions are
effective and timely to prevent further academic or personal difficulties from having a negative impact.
he Benefits
- Bonus scheme of up to £10k on top of Basic salary
- 25 days holiday plus public and bank holidays
- Buy an additional 5 days annual leave
- Birthday day off
- Christmas Shut down with three days paid leave
- Volunteer day
- Enhanced Sick Pay
- BUPA Healthcare Cashback plan
- Enhanced Maternity paid leave
- Enhanced Paternity paid leave
- Grandparent paid leave
- Bereavement paid leave
- Life Assurance
- Refer a friend bonus £1,000
- Electric Car Scheme
- 3% pension contribution using pension provider NEST
- Shopping discount & cash back platform
- Refer a friend bonus
- Employee Financial Wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Helpline
- Company events and social gatherings
- Appreciation gifts
About You
This role would suit someone with a passion for youth work who is keen to see the sector grow and develop.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience:
* A passion for and keen interest in Youth Work education (essential)
* JNC recognised Professional Youth Work qualification (essential)
* At least two years’ experience leading and managing youth work (essential)
* At least five years’ experience of direct delivery of youth work with young people (desirable)
* Experience of using IT systems, particularly online and virtual meeting platforms
Education and Training
* Level 2 qualification in English and Maths
* Master’s degree ideally in youth work or related field (essential)
* CAVA or similar assessor qualification (e.g. PTLLS, A1, AET) (desirable)
* Demonstrable track record of your own continuous professional development
Personal Characteristics
* Be a reflective practitioner
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* A passionate commitment to lifelong learning
* High degree of initiative, accuracy, efficiency, and rigorous attention to detail
* Strong time management, organisational and administrative skills
* Ability to work under pressure and meeting competing deadlines
* Solution focused and objective in approach
About Us
Tend training is part of Impact Futures Group; one of the UK’s largest independently owned training providers, delivering
apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
- Our expertise is underpinned by our Ofsted Grade 2 'Good’ accreditation, and learner-centric delivery is at the heart of our
continual operational evolution to ensure our learners receive an outstanding learning journey
- We are the 23rd best large employer in the UK and the 6th best education provider.
- We have been awarded a prestigious 2-star accreditation for been an outstanding company to work for
- We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitability qualified persons regardless of their race,
disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required
for this role
Are you driven by supporting others to achieve their career and education goals? In Captiva, we’re obsessed by it.
Are you looking for a new role that will allow you to demonstrate your youth work experience, stretch you intellectually, yet
provide the time and flexibility for your professional growth? In Captiva, we insist on that space.
Would you like to join a team of professionals that is revolutionising its sector through innovation, collaboration, and
excellence? In Captiva, we live those values every single day.
We are looking for the next wonderful individual to join our team, supporting apprentices through gaining a JNC recognised
Professional Youth Work qualification.
The Role:
Salary £35,000-£40,000 DOE
As a Professional Learning Mentor you will support Youth Work Apprentices to meet assessment standards throughout their
professional learning journey with Captiva.
PROVIDE SUPERVISION AND SUPPORT
* Use supervision as a core component for the assessment of professional practice against the apprenticeship KSBs. Ensure that
learners are producing high quality evidence that demonstrates progress towards learning outcomes.
* Collect and analyse feedback from apprentices, employers, and colleagues to continuously improve the programme. Implement
changes based on this feedback to enhance the learning experience.
* Promote and facilitate the professional formation of youth work apprentices. Ensure that apprentices are up to date with the
latest youth work practices and sector trends. Facilitate networking opportunities and encourage engagement in communities of
practice.
ENSURE A HIGH-QUALITY LEARNER EXPERIENCE.
* Ensure that the delivery of the programme is consistent, high-quality, and tailored to the needs of individual apprentices.
Adapt teaching methods and materials as necessary to enhance learning outcomes.
* Maintain clear and effective communication with apprentices, line managers, and other stakeholders. Provide regular updates and
ensure that any issues are promptly addressed.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with employers who are part of the apprenticeship programme, especially line managers.
Ensure that their needs and expectations are met, and that they are kept informed of their apprentices' progress.
EFFECTIVE CASELOAD MANAGEMENT
* Monitor and support apprentice’s progress throughout the programme. Identify any areas where students may be struggling and
implement strategies to help them stay on track.
* Foster an environment that encourages active participation and engagement from all learners. Utilise various techniques and
tools to maintain high levels of interest and involvement. Ensure that learner records are up to date and accurate
* Design and implement targeted interventions for apprentices who require additional support. Ensure that these interventions are
effective and timely to prevent further academic or personal difficulties from having a negative impact.
he Benefits
- Bonus scheme of up to £10k on top of Basic salary
- 25 days holiday plus public and bank holidays
- Buy an additional 5 days annual leave
- Birthday day off
- Christmas Shut down with three days paid leave
- Volunteer day
- Enhanced Sick Pay
- BUPA Healthcare Cashback plan
- Enhanced Maternity paid leave
- Enhanced Paternity paid leave
- Grandparent paid leave
- Bereavement paid leave
- Life Assurance
- Refer a friend bonus £1,000
- Electric Car Scheme
- 3% pension contribution using pension provider NEST
- Shopping discount & cash back platform
- Refer a friend bonus
- Employee Financial Wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Helpline
- Company events and social gatherings
- Appreciation gifts
About You
This role would suit someone with a passion for youth work who is keen to see the sector grow and develop.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience:
* A passion for and keen interest in Youth Work education (essential)
* JNC recognised Professional Youth Work qualification (essential)
* At least two years’ experience leading and managing youth work (essential)
* At least five years’ experience of direct delivery of youth work with young people (desirable)
* Experience of using IT systems, particularly online and virtual meeting platforms
Education and Training
* Level 2 qualification in English and Maths
* Master’s degree ideally in youth work or related field (essential)
* CAVA or similar assessor qualification (e.g. PTLLS, A1, AET) (desirable)
* Demonstrable track record of your own continuous professional development
Personal Characteristics
* Be a reflective practitioner
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* A passionate commitment to lifelong learning
* High degree of initiative, accuracy, efficiency, and rigorous attention to detail
* Strong time management, organisational and administrative skills
* Ability to work under pressure and meeting competing deadlines
* Solution focused and objective in approach
About Us
Tend training is part of Impact Futures Group; one of the UK’s largest independently owned training providers, delivering
apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
- Our expertise is underpinned by our Ofsted Grade 2 'Good’ accreditation, and learner-centric delivery is at the heart of our
continual operational evolution to ensure our learners receive an outstanding learning journey
- We are the 23rd best large employer in the UK and the 6th best education provider.
- We have been awarded a prestigious 2-star accreditation for been an outstanding company to work for
- We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitability qualified persons regardless of their race,
disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required
for this role
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