Child in Care Mentor

Job description

Child in Care Mentor Application Deadline: 12 May 2026: Department: Student Support - PDT: Employment Type: Fixed Term - Part Time Location: Cross College (Maidstone & Gillingham) Reporting To: Helen Hook: Compensation: £28,625 - £33,063 / year Description: Support Children in Care within the Virtual School Medway Post 16 cohort of Year 12 & 13’s to make the best possible progress in learning, personal development and academic progress and achievement. This role is 37 hours a week & 40 weeks per year. Please note due to the role being term-time only the salary advertised will be pro rata'd. Main Responsibilities and Duties: The following is an indication of the type and level of the main priorities expected of this role as directed by your line manager and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties or tasks: - Undertake daily attendance checks in respect of punctuality and well-being when young people are attending the provision. - Provide regular mentoring sessions for young people to support them in their learning and aspirations. - Monitor progress in lessons, liaising with tutors, and identifying appropriate / additional support as required. - Act as operational link...