Outreach Mentor

Outreach Mentor

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- Location: Rotherham
- Mentored by: Change Leader
- Type of Employment: Full-time, Fixed-Term Contract (October 2026-July 2027)
- Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
- Days of Work: Monday Friday
- Pay Level: £27,432 per annum We are looking for a passionate Outreach Mentor who is ready to inspire, motivate and empower young people to overcome barriers and succeed.

The role will be hybrid and will involve Outreach Mentor duties 3 days per week and onsite Youth Mentor duties 2 days per week.

This is not a typical mentoring role.

You will become a trusted mentor, role model, advocate and guide, helping young people develop the skills, resilience, and confidence they need to progress into education, employment, and independence.

If you are empathetic, resilient, and driven to make a real impact, this is your opportunity to transform lives and shape futures.

Some of the key responsibilities include:
- Deliver one-to-one and small-group mentoring sessions often in the community or in the young persons home.

- Help young people manage challenges and develop positive behaviours.

- Support young people with their wellbeing.

- Deliver a pre-agreed curriculum, including Functional Skills Maths & English, Art, Change Workshops, and Careers sessions.

Work with young people from Pre-Entry Level to Level 2.

- Create high-quality teaching materials and schemes of work that motivate and challenge each young person.

Provide clear marking, feedback, and guidance.

- Follow safeguarding, lone working and child protection procedures.

- Input accurate information on internal systems such as CPOMS.

- Provide a safe and inclusive learning environment, de-escalate challenging situations, and promote positive behaviour.

Our Benefits:
- 11 weeks paid holiday per year (during school holidays)
- Vitality Health package (with no employee excess to pay on claims)
- Royal London Pension Scheme
- Job valuations to ensure competitive salaries
- 45p per mile for any work-related journeys
- Annual 2 night staff Getaway
- Christmas spending voucher
- Regular social activities
- Annual Employee Wellbeing budget
- Occupational Health Offer
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies
- Foster & Kinship Policy time off for training
- Time off for fertility/IVF treatments & appointments
- Bespoke CDP Opportunities What to expect from the recruitment process: 1.

Application form submitted and reviewed by the panel 2.

Shortlisted candidates invited to a first stage interview 3.

Candidates who are successful at the first stage interview will be invited for a second stage assessment, which may consist of an in-tray task, scenario presentation or microteach, along with time with the learners and a tour of the workplace 4.

Candidate selection the panel will review any applications and a selection decision will be made 5.

Recruitment Manager will make contact with applicants to let them know the outcome of their interviews All applications must be submitted by 1st October 2026, with interviews being held the following 2 weeks.

All candidates should be notified of the outcome of interviews within 3 working days (subject to change).

For more information on this role and our organisation, please visit our website.

Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. xkybehq

Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS Enhanced Clearance check (Disclosure and Barring Service) and complete a Self Disclosure.