Help Young People Re-engage, Grow and Succeed
At Wild Intervention, we work with young people who are struggling to engage with mainstream education and traditional services.
Through community-based alternative provision, mentoring and targeted interventions, we support young people to build confidence, develop life skills, improve educational engagement and achieve positive outcomes.
No two days are the same. You may be delivering a gym session, supporting educational work in the community, helping a young person prepare for employment, running an outdoor activity, attending a professional meeting or simply being a consistent positive role model for a young person who needs one.
We believe relationships come first. Everything we do starts with building trust.
The Role
As a Young People's Outreach Mentor, you will work directly with young people aged 8+ on a one-to-one or small group basis.
You will support young people who may experience:
- Social, emotional and mental health needs
- SEND
- School attendance difficulties
- Challenging behaviour
- Low confidence and self-esteem
- Family or social challenges
Your role is to engage, motivate and support young people through meaningful activities, positive relationships and tailored interventions.
What You'll Be Doing
- Building positive and professional relationships with young people
- Delivering community-based outreach sessions
- Supporting educational engagement and personal development
- Acting as a positive role model
- Promoting safeguarding and wellbeing at all times
- Transporting young people to activities where required
- Completing session reports, risk assessments and safeguarding records
- Working closely with schools, families and partner agencies
- Helping young people identify and achieve personal goals
Who We're Looking For
We are particularly interested in hearing from people with experience in:
- Alternative Provision
- Education
- Youth Work
- Sports Coaching
- SEND Support
- Residential Childcare
- Social Care
- Family Support
- Outdoor Learning
- Mentoring
We also welcome applicants with transferable skills and relevant life experience who can demonstrate an ability to build positive relationships with young people.
Essential Requirements
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Access to a suitable vehicle
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and manage your own time
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Good written record keeping skills
- Understanding of professional boundaries
- Commitment to safeguarding children and young people
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
- Level 3 qualification in Education, Childcare, Youth Work, Residential Childcare, Health & Social Care or similar
- Experience working with young people with SEND
- Experience managing challenging behaviour
- First Aid qualification
- Safeguarding training
What We Offer
- Flexible working opportunities
- Ongoing training and development
- Supportive management team
- Varied and rewarding work
- Opportunities for progression
- School holiday and weekend work opportunities
Safeguarding Statement
Wild Intervention is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All appointments are subject to robust safer recruitment procedures including Enhanced DBS checks with Children's Barred List checks, reference checks, identity verification, qualification verification, right to work checks and online searches in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a role involving regulated activity with children.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.75 per hour
Expected hours: 12.0 – 30.0 per week
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
