Mentor – Children and Young People's Alternative Learning Provision
North Somerset (Weston-super-Mare / Clevedon / Portishead and surrounding areas)
We prioritise the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults and follow safer recruitment practices.
About us
Pyramid Mentoring is a small, values driven mentoring organisation committed to person centred practice, dignity and choice. We are an approved provider of Mentoring for Alternative Learning Provision in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and Somerset and provide Specialist Mentoring support for adults in South Gloucestershire.
We are expanding our Alternative Learning Provision into North Somerset and are looking for new members of staff to join our team in this part time and flexible role to start working with young people in September.
Role Summary
As a Mentor you will motivate and guide, delivering relationship based, one to one support that helps children and young people re engage with learning, develop practical and social skills and build confidence and resilience. Work takes place within the community or the home (or school if required) depending on the needs of the young person and their individual goals.
Contracts are zero‑hours to reflect funding arrangements. Hours are varied and flexible to fit mentoring around other commitments, with sessions starting at 2 hours per week with the opportunity to build a larger portfolio as client need and your availability allow. School hours, after school, evenings and weekends available. Evening and weekend working is not an expectation of the role.
Who we’re looking for
You may be a parent seeking school hours work, a student, someone returning to work, or combining this role with other part time work. You will be proactive, patient, resilient and skilled at building rapport quickly.
Essential
- Empathy, patience, resilience and non‑ judgemental practice.
- Good written and verbal communication.
- Ability to work independently.
- Access to a computer and basic proficiency in Word and Excel.
- Full driving licence, access to a car and business insurance.
Desirable
- Experience or training in education, social care, mental health, autism, learning difficulties or working with vulnerable people.
Why work with us
- Meaningful role supporting children and young people to make positive, lasting change.
- Flexible hours to fit around other commitments.
- Ongoing training, supervision and a supportive culture.
- Accredited real living wage employer (Hourly rate £13.45 - £13.70 + 12.07% holiday rate in addition per hour)
How to apply
Complete the application form at www.pyramid-mentoring.co.uk/becoming-a-mentor/ and read the full job description and person specification before applying
We cannot accept CVs due to safer recruitment requirements. Successful applicants must agree to an Enhanced Disclosure under the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) procedures.
Equal opportunities
We prioritise the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults and follow safer recruitment practices. Applications are welcome from people of all backgrounds.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £15.07-£15.35 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you have access to a computer, word and excel
Licence/Certification:
- car business insurance or willing to get it (required)
- Driving license and use of a car (required)
Work Location: In person
