Learning Mentor / Youth Support Worker – Alternative Provision
Cheltenham, Gloucester and surrounding areas of Gloucestershire
Build trust. Spark an interest. Open up possibilities.
Pay: Above minimum wage, with the rate dependent on skills, qualifications and experience
Hours: Six hours a day, Monday to Friday, term time only—typically 9:00am–3:00pm or 9:30am–3:30pm
Contract: Permanent, subject to successful probation
Start: Following completion of safer recruitment checks
Can you connect with a young person, recognise what motivates them and help them take a positive next step?
Wings 4 Growth is recruiting Learning Mentors and Youth Support Workers to support bespoke education and mentoring.
Our provision works with learners aged 4–25. For these roles, we particularly welcome applicants interested in helping teenagers and young adults engage with learning, develop practical skills and prepare for their next stage.
Every learner has strengths to build on. We design individual curricula that connect those strengths and interests with meaningful educational and personal goals.
You do not need to be a qualified teacher or an experienced Learning Mentor. Relevant skills may come from youth work, sport, coaching, creative activities, community support, care or education.
What you will do
• Build trust through reliable, professional relationships.
• Use learners’ interests to encourage engagement.
• Support practical projects and bespoke learning activities.
• Develop confidence, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Help learners work towards further education, training, employment or greater independence.
• Follow individual plans and work closely with colleagues.
• Record progress, achievements and concerns accurately.
Music, art, cooking, technology, sport, gardening and practical skills can all provide valuable starting points for learning. Tell us what you could bring.
Working settings
Outreach: Support young people in their homes and the community. You will need a driving licence, suitable car and motor insurance covering business use.
Centre-based: Join the relevant centre team, supporting learning at the centre and through community activities.
Who we need
Someone who is calm, consistent and encouraging, understands that relationships take time and maintains clear boundaries.
You can work within agreed plans, communicate with colleagues and remain focused on helping learners progress.
What we offer
• Above-minimum-wage pay in recognition of our staff’s contribution.
• Six-hour days, Monday to Friday, with term-time working.
• DBS checks paid for by Wings 4 Growth.
• Induction, safeguarding training and ongoing development.
• Opportunities to contribute your skills and ideas.
• Reimbursement of approved work mileage under our mileage policy.
Apply
Send your CV and supporting statement by clicking on Apply Now with the subject Application – Learning Mentor / Youth Support Worker.
Include your skills and interests, availability, preferred age group and whether you would like centre-based work, outreach or both.
Wings 4 Growth is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and safer recruitment checks, including the appropriate DBS check, paid for by Wings 4 Growth.
