At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Children in Care with attendance checks and mentoring sessions to enhance learning.
- Company: Join MidKent College, a dedicated institution focused on student support and development.
- Benefits: Enjoy a pro-rata salary of £28,625 - £33,063 and access to various college benefits.
- Other info: This is a fixed-term, part-time role located in Maidstone & Gillingham.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on the lives of Year 12 & 13 students in care.
- Qualifications: Applicants must provide a full employment history and relevant education details.
The predicted salary is between 28625 - 33063 £ per year.
Support Children in Care within the Virtual School Medway Post 16 cohort of Year 12 & 13’s to make the best possible progress in learning, personal development and academic progress and achievement. This role is temporary and will be 37 hours a week & 40 weeks per year. Please note due to the role being term-time only the salary advertised will be pro rata'd.
Main Responsibilities and Duties:
- Undertake daily attendance checks in respect of punctuality and well-being when young people are attending the provision.
- Provide regular mentoring sessions for young people to support them in their learning and aspirations.
- Monitor progress in lessons, liaising with tutors, and identifying appropriate / additional support as required.
- Act as operational link with the Virtual School Post 16 Educational Support Officer for each Medway child in care.
- Understand the requirements of the Personal Educational Plan (PEP) and support the Post 16 Educational Support Officer with arranging these PEPs in a timely and purposeful fashion, ensuring the targets are “SMART” and tracking the achieving of them by students by the next PEP.
- Attend the Personal Education Plan meetings alongside the allocated Welfare Officer and record discussion from the meeting on the Local Authority Electronic Portal (EPEP) system and internal recording systems.
- Build and maintain a working knowledge of each Child in Care within the cohort, recognise welfare and safeguarding concerns and flag any concerns to the allocated college Welfare Officer.
- Meet routinely with college Care Experienced Coordinator and Virtual School Medway Education Support Officer during the term to discuss progress, attainment and attendance.
Application Requirements:
To ensure compliance with safeguarding guidelines, all applicants must complete the application form in full. This includes providing:
- A full employment history from the time you left full-time education, with details of any gaps in employment explained.
- Information on all relevant education and qualifications.
Please note, incomplete applications will not be considered. Your co-operation helps us maintain the highest standards of safety and care for children and young people.
Child in Care Mentor employer: Mid Kent College
MidKent College offers a supportive environment for staff and students alike. Located in Maidstone & Gillingham, the college provides various benefits and prioritises the welfare of children in care. The team is committed to fostering academic progress and personal development for all students.
