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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.
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.
Main duties of the job
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. Thats why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a direct service to young people in Wiltshire Secondary Schools who are experiencing
challenges with their social and emotional wellbeing which is causing barrier to learning and inclusion
at school. The post holder will work closely with other services within the Council including the
Behaviour Support Service.
Please see the role description for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a direct service to young people in Wiltshire Secondary Schools who are experiencing
challenges with their social and emotional wellbeing which is causing barrier to learning and inclusion
at school. The post holder will work closely with other services within the Council including the
Behaviour Support Service.
Please see the role description for more information.
Person Specification
Experience
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
- o Working with, and the safeguarding of, vulnerable children.
- o Exclusion from school
- o Alternative provision
- Ability to inspire confidence in both service members and others.
- Ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of partners.
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.
Person Specification
Experience
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
- o Working with, and the safeguarding of, vulnerable children.
- o Exclusion from school
- o Alternative provision
- Ability to inspire confidence in both service members and others.
- Ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of partners.
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.
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.
