Youth Mentor

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Youth Mentor
Location - Chorley (PR7)
Pay - £475-£550 per week, depending on experience
Start date - 23/03/2026
Contract Type - Long-Term, Full-Time

Are you a calm, resilient individual with a passion for supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

We are currently working with a specialist, secondary Pupil Referral Unit in the Chorley area, looking to recruit an experienced youth mentor to join their welcoming team.

As a Youth Mentor, you will:
* Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups, encouraging re-engagement in learning
* Encouraging extra-curricular activities including arts and sports
* Assisting in managing challenging behaviours, using positive de-escalation techniques

Requirements for Youth Mentor Role:
* Previous experience supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs within a school or community based setting is highly desired
* Up to date Safeguarding training within the last year (desired but training can be provided)
* Team Teach training is highly desired but training can be provided

To Be Eligible You Must:
* Hold the Right to Work in the UK
* Have an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service (or be willing to apply)
* Be able to provide two professional child-related references

Please submit your up-to-date CV to be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. All candidates will be required to pass safeguarding and vetting checks.

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Location:
Chorley
Salary:
£475 - £550 /week
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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