About the Role
Outreach Support Mentor - Alternative ProvisionAn exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced and compassionate Outreach Support Mentors to join a specialist alternative provision supporting secondary-aged young people who face barriers to accessing mainstream education.This rewarding role involves working directly with students who may require additional emotional, social, behavioural, or medical support to successfully re-engage with education and achieve positive long-term outcomes.The successful candidate will provide personalised mentoring and outreach support across a variety of settings, including educational environments, community locations, and family homes. You will play a key role in helping young people build confidence, develop resilience, and overcome challenges that impact attendance, wellbeing, and engagement.Due to the nature of this outreach-based role, regular travel between schools, family homes, and community locations is required. Applicants should therefore hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle insured for business use.We welcome applications from individuals with a wide range of professional and lived experiences who are passionate about supporting young people and promoting inclusive education.Main ResponsibilitiesDeliver targeted mentoring and outreach support to young people on a one-to-one basisBuild positive and professional relationships with students, families, and external professionalsSupport pupils in developing confidence, emotional regulation, and readiness for educationWork collaboratively with education providers, families, and multi-agency teams to coordinate support plansMaintain accurate safeguarding, attendance, and intervention records using internal systemsContribute to support planning, restorative approaches, and wellbeing strategiesAttend meetings and reviews relating to student progress and reintegration pathwaysPromote engagement, attendance, and positive outcomes through consistent and structured supportTravel regularly between educational settings, family homes, and community locations as part of the roleCandidate ProfileWe are seeking individuals who:Have experience supporting children or young people with social, emotional, behavioural, or additional learning needsPossess strong safeguarding awareness and understand the importance of professional boundariesAre calm, resilient, and able to work effectively under pressureDemonstrate excellent communication, relationship-building, and organisational skillsHave experience working within education, alternative provision, youth work, social care, or similar settingsAre confident working independently as well as collaboratively within a wider teamHold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle suitable for business useAre committed to inclusive practice and supporting vulnerable young people to succeedWhat's on OfferA supportive and forward-thinking leadership teamThe opportunity to help shape and develop a growing specialist provisionA collaborative and values-driven working cultureA highly rewarding role making a meaningful impact on young people and families