Mentor

Part Time (2 days per week/14.8hrs per week)

Lichfield campus

Job ref: HR1516-68

The Learner Journey Department at South Staffordshire College require a Mentor to work with learners on a 1-1 and group basis to provide high quality mentoring to raise aspirations and improve success of vulnerable or at-risk learners who may have a range of complex and multiple issues, for example; self-harm, mental health issues, learning difficulties or disabilities, aggressive and anti-social behaviour, lack of self-esteem and confidence etc.

You will also be required to; act as a Deputy Child Protection Officer on the College Safeguarding team, deliver group sessions on relevant subjects and provide support for campus events around the Every Child Matters agenda.

The successful applicant will have the following qualifications:

• Relevant Level 4 Qualification or significant related experience
• Level 2 Literacy & Numeracy

Closing Date: Monday 6th June 2016
Interview Date: Thursday 16th June 2016

For an application pack please email your details quoting the post reference number to: recruitment@southstaffs.ac.uk or go to http://www.southstaffs.ac.uk/about-us/college-vacancies/ to download an application form and job description.

South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, medical clearance and satisfactory references.