Pastoral and Re-integration Mentor

Durham County Council

  • Ferryhill, County Durham
  • £32,597-36,363 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 4 hours ago
Pastoral and Re-integration MentorGrade 8 £32,597- £36,363 pro rataFull Time, Term Time only plus 3 weeksPermanent – required as soon as possibleThe Mentor will be part of the team that is responsible for monitoring the welfare of young people whilst at The Woodlands attending Alternative Provision. They will work closely with an identified number of children, young people, and Alternative Providers to ensure individual issues can be addressed by identification and dissemination of appropriate strategies with involvement from other agencies as appropriate. They will also work closely with parents and carers.The post holders will be responsible for identifying the individual needs of children and young people in terms of personal and social developments and establishing outcome-based plans which are reviewed on an ongoing basis with The Woodlands, Parents/Carers and Alternative Placements. The post holders will be responsible for overseeing students whilst on placement and work within an identified cluster of Alternative Providers within County Durham. The post holders will need a full UK driving licence and access to a car (business insurance will be required and business milage can be claimed).The post holders will be responsible for drawing up tailored integration plans for individuals who are making a transition into a longer-term educational placement and will be actively involved in delivery and evaluation where appropriate or to support in transition to different Alternative Providers.Mentors will also be responsible for supporting the transition of young people into post 16 placements to minimise the likelihood of disruption.The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.Please contact Nicole Read for further discussions regarding the post:nbsp;Telephone 01740 656040Please see ‘Supporting Documents’ for additional information.Closing date: Thursday 18th September 2025 at 12pmInterview date: TBCCompleted applications to be submitted to:We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.Calculation of term time only plus three weeks’ payTerm time only plus three additional weeks’ pay is calculated on the basis of the following:
  • Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks; plus
  • Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus
  • Three additional weeks, inclusive of CPD – 3 weeks; plus
  • Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days)
Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 32 days annual leave. For example:Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service:41 weeks (term time plus 3) + 27 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 48 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalmentsCalculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service:41 weeks (term time plus 3) + 32 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 49 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalmentsThe WoodlandsBroom Road,FerryhillDL17 8ANTel: 01740 656040Email:Website:

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