Employment Mentor
Cheltenham
Job Title: Employment Mentor
Location: Cheltenham
Contract Type: 30–37 hours per week
Contract Length: Temporary – until the position is permanently filled
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: £14.26 per hour
Role Overview
We are seeking a motivated and supportive Employment Mentor to work with students on a Supported Internship programme. The role focuses on helping young people develop the skills, confidence, and experience needed to move into sustained employment. This is a varied role involving time spent at employer sites, in the classroom, and working closely with internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one job coaching and in-work support to Supported Internship students at their work placements.
- Support learners during classroom-based sessions one day per week.
- Liaise with employers to gather feedback on student performance and support target setting and progression.
- Monitor, observe, and track potential interns in collaboration with the wider Foundation Studies department to support future cohort planning.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress and engagement.
- Act as a positive role model, encouraging independence, employability skills, and professional behaviour.
Essential Requirements:
- Full, valid driving licence (essential, due to off-site visits to work placements).
- Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths (or equivalent).
- Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and digital record-keeping systems.
Desirable Skills and Attributes
- Experience working with young people or individuals with additional support needs.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently across multiple locations.
- Organised, adaptable, and solution-focused approach.
If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, THOMAS Professional commit to reviewing applications we receive with complete fairness and equality.
At THOMAS Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.
THOMAS Professional is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.
THOMAS Professional is proud to be a corporate member of the REC, the recruitment industry's leading professional body.
IND1
Please apply by clicking on Apply Now.
