Engage Mentor - Self Employed

Pay: £15 - £25 per hour
Location: Newcastle - South Tyneside and North Tyneside (community and educational settings)
Working pattern: Flexible, term-time only. Self-employed with a minimum of 2 days per week (up to 5 days depending on availability).

Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable young people to build safer, more positive futures?

We are seeking Engage Mentors to deliver targeted interventions that support engagement, wellbeing, and re-entry into education. This is a rewarding opportunity to help young people overcome barriers, build resilience, and make safer, more positive life choices.

• Deliver engaging, one-to-one interventions in community and educational settings
• Support young people to build confidence, self-esteem, and resilience
• Deliver sessions on topics such as healthy relationships, online safety, and county lines awareness
• Use creative and tailored approaches to help manage risk and encourage positive decision-making
• Build strong, trusting relationships with young people and their families
• Promote emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Maintain accurate records and produce detailed professional reports
• Support pathways that enable young people to re-engage with education
• Uphold safeguarding policies and ensure all work is compliant with current legislation

You will work with young people who may be:

• At risk of exploitation or criminal involvement
• Disengaged from education
• Vulnerable to unsafe relationships or environments
• Involved with, or at risk of entering, the criminal justice system

• GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Experience working with vulnerable children and young people
• Experience supporting those at risk of exploitation or criminal involvement
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of procedures

• Resilient, calm, and professional under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of SEND, trauma-informed practice, and positive behaviour strategies
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work independently

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (with business insurance)
• Willingness and flexibility to travel across Essex

• Competitive hourly pay of £15 - £25
• Flexible, self-employed working arrangements
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• A meaningful role where you can make a lasting impact on young people's lives

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures, including references, enhanced DBS checks, and employment verification.

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