Engage Mentor - Casual

Working pattern: Zero-hours employed contract. Minimum 2 days per week, up to 5 days depending on availability. Term-time only. Make a Real Difference Where It Matters Most Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable young people to build safer, more positive futures? We are seeking Engage Mentors to deliver targeted interventions that support engagement, wellbeing, and re-entry into education. This is a rewarding opportunity to help young people overcome barriers, build confidence, and make safer, more positive life choices. About the Role

• Deliver engaging, one-to-one interventions in community and educational settings
• Support young people to build confidence, self-esteem, and resilience
• Deliver sessions on topics such as healthy relationships, online safety, and county lines awareness
• Use creative and tailored approaches to help manage risk and encourage positive decision-making
• Build strong, trusting relationships with young people and their families
• Promote emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Maintain accurate records and produce detailed professional reports
• Support pathways that enable young people to re-engage with education
• Uphold safeguarding policies and ensure all work is compliant with current legislation
Who We Support You will work with young people who may be:
• At risk of exploitation or criminal involvement
• Disengaged from education
• Vulnerable to unsafe relationships or environments
• Involved with, or at risk of entering, the criminal justice system
  
  GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Experience working with vulnerable children and young people
• Experience supporting those at risk of exploitation or criminal involvement
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of procedures, Resilient, calm, and professional under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of SEND, trauma-informed practice, and positive behaviour strategies
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work independently
Additional Requirements
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (with business insurance)
• Willingness and flexibility to travel across Essex, We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.
  
  Competitive hourly pay of £20 - £30
• Flexible, zero-hours working arrangements
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• A meaningful role where you can make a lasting impact on young people's lives
Why Work With Us
• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme - refer a friend and split a £500 bonus
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a Blue Light Card
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme including a wellbeing app and discounts
• Life assurance
Keys Education is a national network of alternative learning solutions and pathways, designed to support learners with diverse needs to achieve their goals and realise their potential. It helps individuals with support needs build stability, resilience, and a sense of belonging through Connected Support.