Support Mentor

Ref E/SM/B/326

Permanent – 35 hours per week

Competitive Salary

Belfast, Northern Ireland

Job Role

  • The Support Mentor will be responsible for facilitating optimal engagement, participation and achievement of learners within Stockman House and work placements.

Principle Duties

  • To develop and demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the requirements of Bryson programmes
  • To provide and coordinate individualised support to learners who experience acute, complex or enduring difficulties or barriers affecting full participation on programme
  • Undertake assessment to identify learner needs and develop an individual action plan
  • To source suitable work placements liaising with the Placement Team and follow up with review visits
  • To respond to, support and refer learners as appropriate, who are deemed vulnerable or at risk
  • Actively contribute to the development and enhancement of the holistic support provision
  • Support individuals to fully participate and progress in all aspects of programme components
  • Decide on appropriate interventions including where an urgent response is required and liaise closely with Learning Support Team
  • Work closely with and support the Safeguarding process within Bryson Pathways
  • Determine, deliver and monitor reasonable adjustments and support requirements in agreement with learner, parent/guardian and Learning Support Team
  • Monitor and track progress of learner journey
  • Monitor, record and track attendance liaising with Learning Support Team
  • Maintain accurate and confidential records in compliance with Bryson Pathways Data Protection Policy
  • Liaise with all relevant staff in relation to learner best interests

Essential Criteria:

  • Educated to GCSE level and hold Grade C or   above (or equivalent) English and Maths
  • Relevant qualification in Managing Challenging Behaviour / Youth Work (or equivalent)
  • A minimum of one-year previous experience working with young people and vulnerable adults in an education or training setting in a similar role.
  • IT Proficient with use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) or similar applications

Desirable Criteria:

  • Mentoring Qualification

Application:

For more information, or a full job description/person specification, please contact the Human Resources Department Tel: (028) 9084 8494 or email: recruit@brysongroup.org

Application packs are downloadable from https://bryson.getgotjobs.co.uk/home, where there is also the option to apply online.

A satisfactory Access NI Enhanced / Standard disclosure or Garda Clearance is required prior to commencement of employment.

Bryson adheres to Access NI Code of Practice available upon request.

The closing date for the receipt of completed applications:

Wednesday 25th March at 12pm