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Youth Mentor

Job Posted: 2 hours ago

Salary: £ 550 - 700 /
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Rochdale, Greater Manchester

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Youth Mentor
 
 Job Title: Youth Mentor (Specialist Support Role)
 Area: Rochdale, Greater Manchester
 Start Date: Monday 1st February 2026
 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
 Salary: £550 - £700 per week (depending on experience)
 Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 3:30pm

About the School:

We are thrilled to be working with an innovative and vibrant alternative provision in Rochdale, focused on empowering young people who have faced barriers to learning. The school offers a safe, supportive environment for students aged 11-18 with social, emotional, and mental health needs. We believe in the potential of every young person, and our goal is to help them unlock their strengths, discover their passions, and achieve success in their own unique way.

About the Role:

Are you someone who thrives on supporting young people through challenges and helping them discover their true potential? As a Youth Mentor, you'll play a key role in guiding and inspiring students who need additional support in navigating both their academic and personal development. Whether it's through one-on-one mentoring, leading group activities, or supporting students in achieving their goals, you will help foster confidence, resilience, and self-belief.

What We're Looking For:

Experience in a mentoring, youth work, or pastoral role, ideally within an education or social care setting
Passion for working with young people facing emotional or social challenges
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to connect with and motivate young people
Empathy, patience, and a solutions-focused approach to supporting students' personal growth
A creative, energetic approach to engaging students and helping them find joy in learning and personal development
An interest or background in mental health, social work, or youth services would be an advantageTo Be Eligible You Must:

Hold Right to Work in the UK
Have an enhanced DBS certificate (child barred list) or be willing to apply for a new one
Provide two professional references from child-related roles
Be passionate about youth empowerment and creating a safe, inclusive environment for young people📝 Ready to make a real difference? Apply today by sending us your most up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero. Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

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