Self-Employed Young Person Mentor

Location: Hertfordshire and Central Bedfordshire
Contract: Self-employed, referral-based opportunities
Hours: Flexible, during term time
Rate: To be confirmed
Recruiting through: MD2 Recruitment Ltd
About the role
MD2 Recruitment is seeking compassionate, experienced mentors to support young people with special educational needs who face barriers to learning and engagement.
You will provide personalised support, build trusting relationships and help young people develop their confidence, independence and motivation. This opportunity would suit someone who can connect with young people, understand their individual experiences and support them towards positive outcomes.
Key responsibilities

• Deliver individual mentoring sessions tailored to each young person's needs, interests and agreed goals.
• Build positive, consistent relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Help young people develop confidence, resilience, social skills and independence.
• Support engagement with education, tuition and appropriate community activities.
• Encourage young people to recognise their strengths and work towards achievable goals.
• Transport young people to tuition sessions and agreed activities where required.
• Keep accurate session notes and provide updates on progress and concerns.
• Communicate effectively with the support team, families and other professionals, as appropriate.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns promptly.
• Work in line with individual support plans, risk assessments and confidentiality requirements.

Essential experience and skills

• At least two years' experience directly supporting young people with special educational needs.
• Ability to build rapport with young people who may find it difficult to trust or engage with others.
• Understanding of the barriers young people can face in education and everyday life.
• A patient, calm and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication, organisation and record-keeping skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting young people's welfare.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own car, with appropriate insurance for the duties undertaken.
• Reliability and the ability to deliver agreed sessions consistently.

Desirable experience

• Experience in mentoring, youth work, alternative provision, education or social care.
• Experience supporting young people with autism, ADHD, anxiety or social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Relevant qualifications or training in youth work, education, safeguarding or a related field.

Safeguarding and recruitment checks
Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and relevant safer recruitment checks.
To express your interest
Please email your CV and a brief summary of your relevant experience to .