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Salary:£34,434 - £36,362
Hours per week:37 hours
Temporary/Fixed term:14 months
Interview date:to be confirmed following shortlisting
Education and Skills - Building Bright Futures
Our Behaviour Support Service are looking for a dedicated Secondary Behaviour Support Mentor to join them to help play a key role in supporting the inclusion students in secondary schools in Wiltshire.
Main duties of the job
Our Behaviour Support Service provide direct support to secondary school pupils, alongside school staff and the wider team, to enable them to manage their social and emotional needs, promoting inclusion and preventing exclusion from school
The post holder will be a team member of the Behaviour Support Service and will provide direct support to secondary school pupils, alongside school staff and the wider team, to enable them to manage their social and emotional needs, promoting inclusion and preventing exclusion from school. Specific duties and responsibilities include:
- Planning, delivering, and evaluating interventions to encourage prosocial behaviours.
- Building effective relationships with schools and key agencies to coordinate support.
- Supporting pupils individually and in groups and contributing to reviews and service evaluations.
- Maintaining accurate records and engaging in ongoing training and team development.
- Upholding anti-discriminatory practice in all aspects of your work.
We are looking for a dedicated and patient Support Mentor who has a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or equivalent experience. Our ideal candidate will have experience working with young people. The candidate will have up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the protection of, children and young people.
If you are dedicated to supporting schools, to enhance the educational experience for children, we would love to hear from you.
About us
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.
Our Identity
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
For more details, contact Teresa McIlroy, Strategic Lead for Alternative Provision, at Teresa.mcilroy@wiltshire.gov.uk
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read ourstatement of commitment to equality and inclusion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a team member of the Behaviour Support Service and will provide direct
support to secondary school pupils, alongside school staff and the wider team, to enable them to
manage their social and emotional needs, promoting inclusion and preventing exclusion from school.
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
To work in partnership with school staff and other colleagues to contribute to the
identification of the individual social and emotional needs of pupils.
To assist in the drawing up, implementing intervention aimed at promoting prosocial
CA09-2695 Secondary Inclusion Support Mentor.
To liaise with and advise school staff, including SLT and subject leaders, about pupils
specific needs.
To attend and contributing to reviews and meetings as required.
To provide close and effective working relationships with key agencies to facilitate
a co- ordinated response to the social and emotional needs of pupils.
To work individually and with groups for pupils as required.
To conduct one to one mentoring sessions with pupils as required.
To contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of the service.
To prepare and maintain appropriate reports and records as required.
To be actively involved in training opportunities and team development.
To be responsible for ensuring all the work undertaken demonstrates a
commitment to anti discriminatory practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a team member of the Behaviour Support Service and will provide direct
support to secondary school pupils, alongside school staff and the wider team, to enable them to
manage their social and emotional needs, promoting inclusion and preventing exclusion from school.
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
To work in partnership with school staff and other colleagues to contribute to the
identification of the individual social and emotional needs of pupils.
To assist in the drawing up, implementing intervention aimed at promoting prosocial
CA09-2695 Secondary Inclusion Support Mentor.
To liaise with and advise school staff, including SLT and subject leaders, about pupils
specific needs.
To attend and contributing to reviews and meetings as required.
To provide close and effective working relationships with key agencies to facilitate
a co- ordinated response to the social and emotional needs of pupils.
To work individually and with groups for pupils as required.
To conduct one to one mentoring sessions with pupils as required.
To contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of the service.
To prepare and maintain appropriate reports and records as required.
To be actively involved in training opportunities and team development.
To be responsible for ensuring all the work undertaken demonstrates a
commitment to anti discriminatory practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HNC or equivalent experience/skills.
- ITQ 2 or equivalent skill and ability.
- Working towards relevant professional qualification.
- Licence / certificate / qualification required for the role.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- HNC or relevant experience.
- Has up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to: working with, and the protection of, children and young people.
- Working knowledge of social care and education.
- Experience of work with young people in paid or voluntary capacity especially socially excluded young people.
- Ability to engage with young people, to use authority appropriately while taking young persons views into account.
- Communication skills verbal and written.
- Ability to work with a wide range of people.
- Patience, ability to understand objectives of the service and to advocate for young people with social workers and a range of agencies.
- Displays a commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people.
- Assessment and report writing.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English.
Desirable
- Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to:
- Working with, and the safeguarding of, vulnerable children.
- Exclusion from school.
- Alternative provision.
- Ability to inspire confidence in both service members and others.
- Ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of partners.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HNC or equivalent experience/skills.
- ITQ 2 or equivalent skill and ability.
- Working towards relevant professional qualification.
- Licence / certificate / qualification required for the role.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- HNC or relevant experience.
- Has up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to: working with, and the protection of, children and young people.
- Working knowledge of social care and education.
- Experience of work with young people in paid or voluntary capacity especially socially excluded young people.
- Ability to engage with young people, to use authority appropriately while taking young persons views into account.
- Communication skills verbal and written.
- Ability to work with a wide range of people.
- Patience, ability to understand objectives of the service and to advocate for young people with social workers and a range of agencies.
- Displays a commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people.
- Assessment and report writing.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English.
Desirable
- Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to:
- Working with, and the safeguarding of, vulnerable children.
- Exclusion from school.
- Alternative provision.
- Ability to inspire confidence in both service members and others.
- Ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of partners.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
