Student Wellbeing Mentor

Job Vacancy | Groundwork South

Role Title       Student Wellbeing Mentor

Role Area       Devon & Cornwall 

Location: The Core, Saltash with travel to Plymouth schools
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 30th June 2023 (with potential to extend)
Salary: £22,500 – £25,000 per annum (depending on experience, pro rata for part time)
Hours: Up to 37.5 hours per week (part or full time hours considered)

It is an exciting time to join our Devon & Cornwall Team, working as part of a rapidly expanding youth, employment, and training services team in Plymouth, working on our ESF projects, funded through the Department for Work & Pension’s Experience Works programme.

As an inspirational Student Wellbeing Mentor, you will work flexibly to support Young People, aged 15+, in Plymouth Schools and Colleges who are at risk of dropping out of education. The Experience Works programme aims to help young people gain confidence, develop life skills, build self-esteem, resilience and motivation. Through group work and one to one sessions the Student Wellbeing Mentor will support young people to build a personalised pathway to stay in education or move onto training or employment which best suits their needs and ambitions. For some that means starting to look at future career options and building CV skills, for others it is helping them to break down barriers and learn to learn.

As a Student Wellbeing Mentor, you will work closely with school staff to assess the needs of individual students and create a plan to help them move forward, in small group settings. As young people move through their journey on the project the Youth Worker will record progress and learning in line with funders and schools’ requirements.

We have a unique opportunity to provide a level of support and guidance not normally available in schools with this innovative and exciting new project, so if you have a passion for helping young people progress in life, if you can be there to lend an ear or give that bit of encouragement that could make all the difference then this job could be for you!

For key requirements of the role please see the personal specification attached to the Job Description on our website.

In return we offer you:

  • A competitive salary
  • Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum plus public holidays
  • Health Cash Plan and 24 hour online access to a GP
  • PERKS scheme – such as discounted gym membership and shopping discounts
  • Employee Assistance Programme – including mental health helpline and face to face counselling
  • Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and pension contributions
  • Family friendly policies to support work/life balance with time off in lieu for out of hours activities
  • Business travel expenses

We are a creative, committed and enthusiastic organisation with a great track record of project development, fundraising and delivery, so there are always opportunities to grow and develop your role within our friendly team.

Groundwork South

Groundwork South works with communities across the south of England to transform their lives and the places where they live. We have been at the forefront of social and environmental regeneration for over 25 years, and today we have a simple mission: to create better places, improve people’s prospects, and promote greener living and working.

We are passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny, and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. This vision drives the work that we do. Each year we deliver over 100 innovative projects, tackling the biggest issues facing our communities and creating real and lasting, positive change.

Apply now!

Download the Job Application pack below:

Application Form

Student Wellbeing Mentor JD PS TCs Feb 2023

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

How To Apply

Please send your completed application form, quoting reference ‘DC0323’ to recruitment.south@groundwork.org.uk

For further information and to discuss the role please call Stuart Dudley on 07710 392072

Closing date for applications: 9am 15th February 2023
Interview date: 16th February 2023 (in person)

Appointment to this role is subject to an enhanced records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

 Groundwork South is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.