Youth Mentor - York
<strong>Youth Engagement Mentor</strong> <p><strong>Location:</strong> York & Surrounding Areas</p> <p><strong>Pay Rate:</strong> £25.00 - £30.00 per hour</p> <p><strong>Contract:</strong> Flexible / Student-Centred</p> <strong>The Mission: Building a Bridge to the Future</strong> <p>Many young people today feel forgotten by the traditional education system. As a <strong>Youth Engagement Mentor</strong>, you aren't just a tutor; you are a lifeline. You will work one-on-one with students who are persistently absent or excluded from school, including those with <strong>SEND, SEMH challenges</strong>, or complex barriers to learning.</p> <p>Your mission is to build a <strong>"re-engagement bridge,"</strong> guiding students from total isolation back into a stable learning environment, college, or vocational pathway.</p> <strong>The Role: Impact Beyond the Classroom</strong> <p>Your daily "to-do" list is rarely linear. You will focus on three pillars: <strong> Stability, Skill-building, and Advocacy.</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Relationship Building & Wellbeing:</strong> Meet the young person where they are-sometimes literally at their front door-to build trust. You will deliver 1:1 sessions focused on <strong>confidence, emotional regulation, and self-esteem</strong>, providing a calm, <strong>trauma-informed</strong> presence during moments of crisis.</p> </li><li> <p><strong>Educational & Vocational Re-ignition:</strong> Deliver low-pressure, interest-based activities to reignite the habit of learning. You will physically accompany students to interviews or placements to reduce anxiety and teach vital <strong>life skills</strong> like budgeting and navigating public transport.</p> </li><li> <p><strong>Collaboration & Advocacy:</strong> Act as the <strong>"voice of the child"</strong> in multi-agency meetings with Social Care and CAMHS. You will also support parents in creating a home environment that encourages attendance and growth.</p> </li></ul> <strong>Who We Are Looking For</strong><strong>Why This Role Matters</strong> <p>"Many of these young people have been told they are 'failures' by the system. Your job isn't to force them into a classroom; it's to prove to them that they are capable of success, regardless of what a traditional school setting says."</p> <strong>Apply Today</strong> <p>If you have the resilience and heart to change a young person's trajectory, we want to hear from you.</p> <p><strong>Contact:</strong> Toni Taylor</p> <p><strong>Email:</strong></p> <p><strong>Phone:</strong></p>