GOOD TO KNOW

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

A BIT ABOUT THE ROLE

Want to make a difference to young people’s lives in Glasgow? Here’s your chance to join an innovative mentoring service that is helping students to stay in college.
Our STAY mentoring service provides intensive support to young people enrolled at college who are at the greatest risk of withdrawal. By embarking on a role as a Student Mentor, you’ll play a crucial role focussing on 16-26 year olds who are struggling to cope with College life and structures or face barriers in reaching their potential.
You’ll be working as part of a dynamic team who are committed to empowering young people, on and off campus, to help them adapt to college life and creating pathways for success both within and beyond the college experience. You’ll support the young people through their time in further education and your impact will resonate as you guide them through obstacles, nurturing their potential and ensuring a brighter future in what is an incredibly rewarding role.
This could be the ideal start to a career in social care if you have just recently gained a relevant qualification. Or, it could be a great next step if you already have some experience of working with young people who face barriers and challenges in their lives.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Providing guidance to students in and out of the college.
• Provide support to young people in key areas affecting their lives, including; accommodation, low self-esteem, confidence, motivation and family/community issues and advocacy support.
• Helping to develop student budgeting skills and financial capability.
• Supporting vulnerable care experienced, young carers and estranged students to sustain their courses.
• Delivering tailored information workshops to college staff and students.
• Arranging a programme of cross campus events in support of student development and progression - and working with colleagues to enhance student employability