At a Glance
- Tasks: Support care-experienced students in their transition to college and monitor their progress.
- Company: City of Bristol College, a diverse and inclusive educational institution.
- Benefits: Generous holiday entitlement, pension contributions, and paid volunteering leave.
- Other info: Flexible working policies and opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in mentoring or supporting students, with a passion for education.
The predicted salary is between 24300 - 29700 £ per year.
Location: College Green (may need to work from other sites when necessary)
At City of Bristol College, we deliver transformative education in inclusive and dynamic learning environments. One of our key strategic aims is our unrelenting focus on our people-first culture, ensuring you feel valued, empowered, and recognised for your individual contributions and expertise.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Care Experienced Mentor to join our college community.
What we offer:
- Two-week paid Christmas close down and additional paid time off over Easter on top of a generous holiday entitlement of 26/30/35 holiday days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time roles).
- Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 18.0%
- Membership to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 28.68%
- Paid Volunteering leave (3 days a year)
- Family friendly policies including paid fertility and foster friendly policy
- A menopause policy outlining support available
- A person-centred annual appraisal focusing on your wellbeing and CPD
- Access to a benefits portal including shopping discounts and cycle to work scheme plus lots more!
- The 'Right to Disconnect' from work outside of your normal working hours
- A supportive, highly utilised hybrid and flexible working policy
- An Aspiring Leaders programme open to all plus our Management Academy for all management roles covering management skill and internal processes
- Welfare Rooms at all our sites for professional breakout and relaxation spaces
- A bespoke programme of recognition, reward and celebration for colleagues throughout the year to recognise your hard work.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to join us.
You will be supporting care-experienced students to successfully transition into college, monitoring and supporting positive attendance, behaviour, retention, and progress whilst on the programme. You will be providing support for students to progress at the end of their study programme. You will actively be contributing to the planning and delivery of a high-quality support service, aligned to the College’s strategy, mission and values to reduce NEET (not in education, employment or training).
City of Bristol College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All new employees to the College are required to complete and obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure.
If you have a medical condition or an individual need for an adjustment to our processes, and you believe this may affect your ability to be at your best – please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that may be needed.
We recognise that talent comes in various forms, and we are committed to providing opportunities that create an environment of growth, diversity, and inclusion for everyone. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.
Care Experienced Mentor employer: City of Bristol College
The University of Bristol is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation within its catering and hospitality services. Employees benefit from professional development opportunities, a supportive environment, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the university community. Located in a dynamic city, the university provides a unique setting for personal and career growth, making it an attractive place for those seeking rewarding employment.
