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At Switch Up, we provide individual, life-changing support to young people in communities affected by crime and violence. We do this through sport, mentoring and personal development, with the aim of improving mental and physical wellbeing and giving young people the skills, confidence and motivation to realise their true potential. We engage young people through our boxing gym and other sport, providing mentoring, counselling, education and personal development to develop champions in and out of the ring.
This is an exciting time for Switch Up and, as a growing organisation, we are looking for an upbeat, passionate and committed Learning and Engagement Mentor who shares our values.
As a Learning and Engagement Mentor, you will deliver high-quality Alternative Provision through education, mentoring and personalised support, helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes. Working closely with schools, families and partner agencies, you will build trusted relationships, deliver engaging one-to-one and small group interventions, and support young people to progress into education, employment or training.
The young people we work with have often experienced significant challenges in education and life. Many have been excluded from mainstream education, have social, emotional or mental health needs, or require a flexible, trauma-informed approach to help them re-engage with learning and achieve their potential.
You will be a positive role model who can inspire, motivate and empower young people. You will have experience supporting children and young people in education, youth work, mentoring or Alternative Provision settings, with the resilience, creativity and empathy needed to make a lasting difference.
Working within our Alternative Provision team, you will deliver personalised interventions, develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Intervention Plans (IPs), facilitate workshops, monitor progress and contribute to a safe, engaging learning environment where every young person feels valued and supported.
Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 per annum, pro rata, (actual salary £21,517 – £23,172.41) inclusive of annual leave and bank holiday pay). This may be negotiable for candidates with strong transferable skills and experience.
Build positive, trusting relationships with young people
Inspire and motivate young people to engage in learning and personal development
Deliver engaging one-to-one and small group sessions
Use a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach
Help young people overcome barriers and achieve positive outcomes
Work collaboratively with schools, families and external agencies
Stay calm, resilient and solution-focused when faced with challenges
Maintain accurate records and confidently use digital case management systems
Demonstrate excellent communication, organisation and administration skills
Champion safeguarding and promote the welfare of children and young people
We'd love to hear from you.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term
Location:
Switch Up Community Hub – Mansfield
Switch Up Community Hub – Nottingham
NTU Dryden Centre, Nottingham
Work Pattern: In person, with flexibility required including occasional evenings where required.
Company pension
Free gym membership and fitness classes
On-site gym
Free parking
Ongoing training and professional development
Opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives
Right to work in the UK
Enhanced DBS (Children's Barred List)
Experience working with children and young people in education, Alternative Provision, youth work or mentoring settings
Understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed practice
Ability to work flexibly, including occasional unsociable hours
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance, as travel between sites and transporting learners may be required.
If you'd like to know more and think you might be a good fit, we'd love to hear from you. Please send us your CV and a short covering letter explaining why you're interested in joining the Switch Up team.
