Employment Mentor - Think FE : Job Details

Employment Mentor – Supported Internship Programme

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Cheltenham

Contract: Temporary role until permanent appointment is made, with potential to transition to permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Rate: £15.98 per hour

Think FE are proud to be working with an esteemed college in Gloucestershire whoare seeking a dedicated Employment Mentor to provide high-quality support to students on our Supported Internship programme. You will:

• Provide job coaching to Supported Internship students while they are at their work placements
• Support classroom sessions one day per week, delivering employability-based activity and guidance
• Liaise with employers to gather performance feedback, facilitate target-setting and monitor progress
• Work closely with the wider Foundation Studies department to observe and track potential interns for the next year’s cohort

Who are we looking for?

• Experience of working with young people (ideally those with SEND, additional support needs or in transition into employment)
• Confident and competent in IT: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other digital tools for recording and reporting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills – able to build rapport with students, colleagues and external employers
• Organised and proactive approach to travel, time-management and multi-site engagement
• A commitment to inclusive practice, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young adults
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle (essential for off-site travel)
• Level 2 qualification in English and Maths (GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent)

What’s on offer?

• £15.98 per hour +12.07% holiday pay (PAYE, weekly)
• Transparent PAYE Pay: No umbrella fees or confusing payslips
• Potential for a permanent opportunity in the longer term.

How to Apply

Once you've applied, one of our friendly Further Education consultants at Think FE Ltd will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.

Data Policy

Your data will be stored by Think FE Ltd. solely for the purpose of helping you to find work. By hitting apply you consent to your data being used in this way. We will confirm with you by email immediately with a full breakdown of how your data is used, and you may opt out fully or in part at any time. Your data will not be passed on to 3rd parties without your permission.