Educational Well-Being Mentor (Children in Care & School Transitions)
Location:
Birmingham (Community-based across accessible venues, schools, and family hubs, with hybrid/digital options)
£25.00 - £30.00 per hour (Sessional hourly support; each pupil receives an allocated package of hours)
About the Role
Are you passionate about making a transformative difference in the lives of care-experienced and vulnerable children?
We are seeking dedicated, empathetic, and trauma-informed
Educational Well-Being Mentors
Looked-after children
(CIC), previously looked-after children (PLAC), and children with a social worker (CWSW) face distinct educational challenges. As an Educational Well-Being Mentor, you will provide critical one-to-one and small group interventions targeting two crucial milestone areas:
National Public Examination Preparation:
Guiding pupils through SATs, GCSEs, A-Levels, and vocational qualifications while addressing exam anxiety.
School-to-School Transitions:
Supporting smooth progression across key educational phases (Early Years into Primary, Year 6 to 7, secondary into Post-16, and transitions into higher education, training, or employment).
Key Responsibilities
Deliver structured, community-based 1:1 sessions focused on effective revision techniques, time management, emotional resilience, and overcoming exam stress.
Design and facilitate engaging small group workshops during holiday periods (February, Easter, June half-term, and Summer) to enhance social confidence, coping strategies, and self-worth.
Co-produce tailored support plans with each child, embedding their voice and sharing progress with social workers, foster carers, and Designated Teachers.
Outcome Measurement & Tracking:
Utilise validated assessment tools (e.g., SDQ, RCADS, CYP-IAPT) to monitor wellbeing, attendance, and educational progress.
Trauma-Informed & Inclusive Practice:
Deliver strengths-based, non-stigmatising support tailored to neurodivergent pupils and those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Partner seamlessly with Designated Teachers, Independent Reviewing Officers (IROs), social workers, and mental health professionals to ensure integrated support pathways.
Maintain rigorous safeguarding standards in accordance with Birmingham Safeguarding Children Partnership policies and KCSIE guidelines.
What We Are Looking For;
Essential Qualifications & Certifications:
Minimum Level 2 or 3 in Counselling, CBT, Mental Health, Child Development, or Trauma-Informed Practice (or equivalent).
Safeguarding Certification:
Level 1 Safeguarding Children Training (or willingness to complete prior to start).
DBS Check:
Enhanced Child and Adult DBS Check with Barred List checks (or active registration on the DBS Update Service).
Experience & Knowledge:
Proven track record of delivering 1:1 or small group mentoring/interventions for care-experienced or vulnerable children and young people.
In-depth understanding of the impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), developmental trauma, and attachment difficulties.
Practical experience with strategies to reduce examination anxiety, support executive functioning, and enable emotional regulation.
Ability to adapt communication and interventions for neurodivergent learners, pupils with SEND, or EAL students.
Skills & Attributes:
Exceptional relational skills-able to quickly establish trust and psychological safety with children facing attachment challenges.
Strong organisational skills to manage caseloads, maintain auditable records, and uphold UK GDPR compliance.
Flexibility to deliver sessions in community settings, during after-school hours, and throughout school holiday periods.
What We Offer
Purpose-Driven Impact:
Play a pivotal role in boosting academic attainment and emotional well-being for Birmingham's most vulnerable pupils.
Accredited Training & CPD:
Access ongoing professional development in trauma recovery, child neuroscience, and advanced safeguarding.
Clinical & Peer Supervision:
Benefit from regular supervisory check-ins, case reviews, and reflective practice sessions.
Educational Well-Being Mentor in Birmingham employer: Randstad UK
As an Operations Administrator with us, you'll enjoy a flexible home-working environment while being part of a dynamic team that plays a vital role in our business success. We prioritise employee growth and development, offering opportunities for recent graduates to kickstart their careers in a supportive culture that values collaboration and communication. With regular travel to various regional offices, you will experience diverse working environments and build connections across the company.
