Specialist Learning Mentor in Mental Health - CS11530

WCG has three core values, the first of which is to put the student first. The role of the Specialist Learning Mentor - Mental Health is to provide individual, personal support for a named student on a one-to-one basis. The main purpose of this post is to support the named student within their learning programme and help them towards being an independent learner. The student needs will have been identified in an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or through a referral from the Specialist Support Lead - Mental Health. The majority of your time will be spent with the identified student in a 1-1 mentoring situation. This could be Face-Face, via Google Meet, email or phone call. Occasionally you may be required to support in class. There will be a requirement to undertake administrative tasks, for example, recording student progress and supporting student retention and achievement. This post reports directly to the Specialist Support Lead - Mental Health. OFFERS OF WORK For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, Internet search, TRA check (academic posts).

Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College). This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.,

• Educated to Level 3, preferably to degree level.
• GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics or Level 2 Equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience of supporting young people with Mental Health Issues.
• Good IT skills.
• A qualification relevant to Mental Health.
Desirable Attainments
• Previous experience of working in Further Education and Higher Education.
• Previous experience of supporting students with Mental Health.
• Relevant Vocational background - Sport, Construction,Animal Care, Agriculture, Equine, Basic Skills, IT,Public Services, Social Care, Art, Engineering and Motor Vehicle - This depends on the areas where support is required.
Essential Skills and Knowledge
• The ability to effectively manage students with Mental Health.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to motivate students to reach targets sets.
• Commitment to a high level of student achievement and to continuous quality improvement.
• Supportive, positive and non-judgemental attitude.
• Awareness of health and safety procedures or willingness to undertake training.
• Good administrative and record keeping skills.
• Be flexible and very responsive in approach to teaching styles and methods.
• Be able to respond effectively to the student's individual needs.
• Work to deadlines set.
• Commitment to equality and diversity.
• Experience working in a 1-2-1 setting.
• Evidence of being able to successfully manage own calendar and caseload.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Equality and Diversity.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
• Ability to demonstrate behaviours which support the Core Values of the College.
  
  This role is pro rata so the salary you will be receiving is £13,976.10 - £15,317.39 per annum. For any roles that start part way through the academic year, the annual salary will be pro rata to the remaining months.