Wellbeing mentor

Nature and Scope

The growing demand on young people from both a behavioural, social and safeguarding nature means that we are expanding our provision within student support. An overview of duties can be found below.

The post holder will also be expected to use all Trust standard computer hardware and software packages where appropriate.

Overall Purpose of Post

The wellbeing and behaviour mentor will guide and support young people in their personal, social and educational development to help them reach their full potential both at school and in society.

You will generally work with young people aged between 11 and 18 and effectively plan and deliver interventions related to areas that would potentially affect school engagement, such as attendance or attainment. The focus could relate to concerns such as self-esteem, academic engagement, attitudes to learning, health, fitness, substances, gangs, violence, relationships and bullying. This list is not an exhaustive list.

Typical responsibilities may include:

● Mentor, coach and support individuals, encouraging greater social inclusion and academic engagement

● Support young people in different settings, including outreach work

● Work in partnership with professionals from other organisations that support young people such as social care, health, police, education, youth offending teams and local authorities

● Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings, bringing together practitioners from different sectors as part of a 'team around the family' (TAF) approach

● Carry out home visits to engage families in education and ensure students are safe

● Undertake administrative tasks, maintain effective recording systems and respond to queries

● Work with parents and community groups to win support for improved provision and act as an advocate for young people's interests

● Identify and pursue sources of funding for projects to improve services and/or resources for young people

Main Duties and Responsibilities

● Attend any externally held meetings with outside agencies where appropriate to the job role

● Work term time only for a 37-hour week

● Undertake professional development activities to enhance personal development and job performance, through provision of training or mentoring

● Comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

● Participate in appropriate meetings with staff and senior management

● To adhere to existing working practices, methods, procedures, undertake relevant training and development activities and to respond positively to new and alternative systems

● To adhere to school policies on equality and diversity

● Use all Trust standard computer hardware and software packages where appropriate

General Duties and Responsibilities

● To work independently and with other members of the faculty to develop secure knowledge on how to support vulnerable children and their families

● Provide particular and skilled support to pupils with complex emotional, behavioural, communication and social needs

● Work with and have accountability of student’s wellbeing, for all students on a caseload

● Working with individuals or small groups of children under the direction of the Wellbeing lead

● Understand the different challenges that face young people as they grow up

● Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupils’ responses as appropriate

● Establish positive relationships with supported pupils

● Support with poor attendance, building relationships with students and parents/carers

● Support with reintegration plans encourage and maintain students' school attendance

● Complete safe and well checks at students’ homes, as required

● Promote positive pupil behaviour in line with school policies

● Monitor and record work completed with young people, drawing any problems which cannot be resolved easily to the attention of the teacher/Line manager

● To attend to pupils’ personal needs including help with social, welfare, physical and health matters, including minor first aid

● Liaise with staff and other relevant professionals and provide information about pupils as appropriate

● To assist with escorting pupils on educational visits

● Attend relevant training and take responsibility for own development

● Attend relevant school meetings as required

● To respect confidentiality at all times

● To participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager

● Undertake any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties and responsibilities/grade of the post as defined, subject to the proviso that normally any changes of a permanent nature shall be incorporated into the job description in specific terms in liaison with

● Work in a professional manner and with integrity and maintain confidentiality of records and information

● Maintain up to date knowledge in line with national changes and legislation as appropriate to the role

● Be aware of and comply with all Trust policies including in particular Health and Safety and Safeguarding

● Participate in the Trust Appraisal process and undertake professional development as required

● Adhere to all internal and external deadlines

● Contribute to the overall aims and ethos of the Spencer Academies Trust and establish constructive relationships with nominated Academies and other agencies as appropriate to the role

The above-mentioned duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive, the post- holder may be required to carry out other duties as required by the Trust.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: £21,929.00-£23,450.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 15/04/2024