Education & Wellbeing Mentor - Beyourbest Mentoring in Dobwalls

• Fixed-Term Appointment
• Enhanced DBS Check Required

General hours

8:30am – 16:30pm (with flexibility) hours/week, 39 weeks/year (term time only hours)

Responsible for

Designing and Delivering Individualised Learning Packages (1:1)

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate, optimistic, and dedicated individual to join our team as an Education & Wellbeing Mentor.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people, helping them become the best version of themselves.

• Provide social, emotional, and mental health support.
• Build trusted relationships based on mutual respect.
• Create a welcoming and inclusive experience for young people and their families.
• Design and deliver bespoke learning packages tailored to individual needs.
• Travel across South Hams, Teignbridge, Cornwall and parts of West Devon area (travel expenses covered).

About Us

Be Your Best Mentoring is a community-focused organisation supporting young people who are struggling with the constraints of school.

We offer flexible, non-judgemental mentoring outside the classroom—at home, in the community, or at school.

• Bespoke, and adaptable to each child’s needs.
• Creating a flexible, non-judgmental environment
• Focused on building independence, self-esteem and confidence.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting wellbeing.
• What We’re Looking For
• Is empathetic, informal yet professional, and youth focused.
• Has experience working with young people, safeguarding, and education.
• Understands that learning is in everything we do; holistic—not just academic.
• Is creative and proactive in breaking down barriers to learning.
• Is passionate and hard working who thrives off going above and beyond for young people
• Can support transitions back into education.
• You must
• Hold a full UK driving licence (two yrs minimum)
• Have access to your own vehicle insured for business use
• Be willing to travel and work flexibly

What We Offer

• Blue Light Card
• Carers Card and discounts
• Pension contributions.
• Vitality Private Healthcare for all staff after probation ends
• Termly paid-for social gatherings.
• Paid travel, mileage, and resources.
• Regular staff supervision and support.
• Full training during induction, plus CPD via the National College Training Hub.
• A commitment to external training courses to aid job progression
• A collaborative and caring team environment
• Flexibility to complete admin tasks from home.
• Freedom to design learning programmes using your own ideas and skills.

Be Your Best Mentoring is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All staff are expected to share this commitment and follow our safeguarding policies.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

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