Coleg Sir Gar | Coleg Ceredigion
Wellbeing Mentor
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Wellbeing Mentor
Wellbeing Mentor
Application Deadline: 10 July 2026 Department: Wellbeing Location: Pibwrlwyd Campus Compensation: £10,350 – £11,231 / year
About the Role
The Board of Directors of Coleg Sir Gar and Coleg Ceredigion seeks a Wellbeing Mentor to provide tailored support to learners—or potential learners—who are at risk of becoming Not in Employment, Education or Training (NEET). This role is pivotal in overcoming barriers to learning and ensuring successful learner outcomes.
As a member of the Wellbeing Team, the Wellbeing Mentor will complement the existing Learner Experience network and collaborate closely with Curriculum Areas and other college staff to create a cohesive support system.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide mentoring support to targeted individual learners
- Undertake referral and assessment processes
- Maintain internal documentation and IT systems to evaluate impact and interventions
- Contribute to safeguarding compliance under college policies and reporting protocols
- Attend and participate in:
- Internal meetings: disciplinary hearings, learner reviews, caseload meetings, team discussions
- External processes: Child Protection Conferences and similar forums as required
- Develop, facilitate, and deliver:
- Enrichment activities on campus
- Transition support to aid learners entering college
- Promote positive behaviour in alignment with college values (Be Ready, Be Respectful, Be Safe)
- Support wellbeing priorities across the college, including:
- Learner Voice initiatives
- Equality and Diversity efforts
- Peer Mentoring programs
- Employability and Volunteering opportunities
- Collaborate with internal departments, such as Learner Support, Learning Support, and Curriculum Areas
- Partner with external stakeholders and agencies for holistic learner support
- Provide remote mentoring services to learners across all campuses
- Connect with external support providers and families to streamline cohesive student support packages
- Accompany learners to off-campus organised visits where relevant
- Attend required training sessions and maintain personal Continuing Professional Development (CPD) records
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Welsh Language Requirements
Welsh proficiency at:
- Level 2 (Oracy: Listening/Speaking**)*
- Level 2 (Literacy: Writing/Reading**) *
Note: Applications in Welsh or English are welcome and will be treated equally.
Essential Criteria
✓ Hold a Counselling Skills Qualification (or commit to achieving this within the first 12 months of employment) ✓ Be ASIST Certified ✓ Hold Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification ✓ Attain GCSE English (minimum Grade C/equivalent) ✓ Attain GCSE Mathematics (minimum Grade C/equivalent)
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Essential hands-on experience working with young people, with diverse learning and personal needs.
✓ Exhibit excellent communication skills, ensuring diplomacy and tact ✓ Display strong interpersonal abilities and teamwork competence ✓ Demonstrate active presentational skills ✓ Show empathic ability to connect with young learners
Desirable Criteria
📜 Hold a qualification at Level 3 or above 💻 Display proficient computer literacy skills
Benefits
- 41 days annual leave (28 days holiday + 5 closure days, additional 4 days after 5 years’ service)
- Generous pension scheme (employer contribution at 20%)
- Purposeful learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Discounts on online and in-store retail purchases
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
At Coleg Sir Gar & Coleg Ceredigion, we foster an inclusive culture, where learners and employees thrive. We proudly champion equal opportunities and celebrate diversity, actively encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure:
- Inclusive recruitment with accessibility built into the process
- Reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees
- Opportunities for interviews with those meeting the minimum criteria
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