Student Welfare Mentor – Aviation Academy (Term Time Only) in Leeds

Student Welfare Mentor – Aviation Academy (Term Time Only)

Company:

Company: Craven College

Salary: £17,085.50 to £17,688.72 a year, pro rata

Craven College is an aspirational College set in friendly and inclusive rural campuses in Skipton within the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, at The Aviation Academy based airside at Leeds Bradford Airport and at Evolve in the heart of Ripon. Craven College offers full‑time courses for 16–18-year-olds, apprenticeships, courses for young people with special educational needs, part‑time courses and degree level courses with a mission statement of ‘enriching lives through learning’. Tyro Training is our commercial training division which offers a wide range of training courses for both individuals and businesses in Skipton.

We continuously invest in our excellent, industry standard facilities with a new £1.6m purpose‑built Animal Management Centre on our Aireville Campus followed in 2022 by the construction of new equestrian facilities including an international sized arena and outdoor warm up area.

We are currently seeking a Student Welfare Mentor to provide social and emotional support to students to help them to overcome barriers to their learning. You will play a crucial role in the delivery of the College’s wellbeing framework, providing personalised guidance, and supporting the emotional, social, and academic success of students. This includes facilitating 1:1 sessions and group workshops, with a focus on removing barriers to learning, fostering resilience, and promoting mental health and wellbeing. You will provide a safe and welcoming environment to students where they can access pastoral support and guidance.

• Relevant Level 3 qualification (Learning support, Counselling) or willing to work towards
• Minimum of Level 2 qualification in English and Maths
• Commitment to undertaking relevant safeguarding and wellbeing training
• Experience of working with young people
• Experience of working in a student‑centred environment
• Experience of working with multiple agencies and professionals to support positive outcomes
• An understanding of the issues facing young people and the barriers to education
• Good understanding of safeguarding in an education setting Experience of maintaining accurate, confidential records and managing sensitive information

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly college based in North Yorkshire with fantastic facilities, excellent CPD opportunities and a great working and learning environment.

Craven College is committed to equal opportunity in the provision of services, employment, and educational opportunities. Applications are considered on merit and are welcomed from all suitably qualified applicants.

Where specific qualifications are required for the position for which you have applied, it will be necessary for you to produce certificates for verification. You should give full details of all examination results and grades. If you are unsure about your results or grades you should indicate this. You should also include any qualifications which you are currently working towards and any non‑examined, but relevant, training and development. Teachers are required to complete details of teaching qualifications.

A disclosure check with the Disclosure & Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.

We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This job description is a guide to the duties you will be expected to perform. These may change in the future in line with the strategic direction and development of the College.

• Provide pastoral, wellbeing and safeguarding support to students, helping them overcome barriers to learning, achieve positive outcomes and progress successfully through college.
• Manage a caseload of students, including reviewing safeguarding and mentoring referrals, assessing needs, implementing timely interventions, and signposting to appropriate internal and external support services.
• Deliver individual and group support focused on attendance, behaviour, wellbeing, personal development, resilience and engagement, working closely with parents, carers and staff where required.
• Act as a key point of contact for students, curriculum teams and external agencies, coordinating support plans, multi‑agency meetings and interventions to ensure students receive the help they need.
• Support vulnerable and at‑risk students, including those with SEMH needs, Looked After Children (LAC), Care Leavers and other students requiring targeted support, ensuring appropriate plans and provisions are in place.
• Promote high standards of behaviour, attendance and student engagement, implementing positive behaviour strategies and contributing to an inclusive, respectful and supportive college environment.
• Maintain accurate, confidential and up‑to‑date records relating to student welfare, safeguarding, interventions and support plans using college systems.
• Assist students in accessing financial support, bursaries and other practical assistance, helping to remove barriers that may impact on participation and achievement.
• Contribute to student enrichment, personal development and tutorial activities, including delivering workshops and supporting initiatives that prepare students for progression, employment and active citizenship. Being available to students over breaks and lunch times to promote inclusive activities.
• Support student transition, induction and progression, working collaboratively with curriculum, SEND and Student Services teams to ensure a positive student experience.
• Represent the college at recruitment, open events and student engagement activities, promoting college services and opportunities.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion at all times, ensuring compliance with college policies and a commitment to the welfare, health and safety of all learners.
• Any other duties commensurate with grade and status as may reasonably be requested

This job description and person specification is current at the date of issue. Changing organisational needs may require the job description to change, within reason, after prior consultation with the post holder.

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