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Youth Mentor
by Ruby | Aug 17, 2026
Special Needs Temp to Perm Barton (Cambridgeshire, East of England Region) Posted 1 hour ago £15.00 - £15.50 per hour GBP / Year
Pay:
£15.00 – £15.50 per hour
Are You Passionate About Helping Young People Build Confidence and Independence?
Do you believe that everyone deserves meaningful connections, opportunities to pursue their interests, and the confidence to become as independent as possible?
We are looking for a Community Mentor/ Role Model to support a young person in building confidence, developing independence, and creating meaningful connections within their local community.
This is a unique and highly rewarding role where you’ll become a trusted mentor, encouraging the young person to explore their interests, access community activities, and develop social skills in a relaxed, person-centred way.
About The Young Person
This young person has a genuine passion for:
- Music production and synthesisers
- Vinyl records
- Antiques and vintage shops
- Cycling and bike rides
- Creating and exploring music
Your role will centre around these interests, using them as a way to build confidence, encourage independence, and help the young person develop friendships and become an active member of their community.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting the young person to access community activities and events.
- Visiting record shops, music venues, antique centres, museums and local attractions.
- Encouraging participation in clubs, groups or activities linked to their interests.
- Going on bike rides and other enjoyable community outings.
- Supporting them to create music, develop hobbies, and explore new interests.
- Helping them develop social skills and form positive friendships.
- Promoting emotional wellbeing, resilience, and independence.
- Building a trusting, consistent, and positive relationship.
- Supporting the young person to navigate social situations and feel confident within their local community.
- Recognising when emotional regulation strategies may be required and providing calm, consistent support.
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We’re Looking For Someone Who Is
- Friendly, approachable, and naturally able to build positive relationships.
- Confident supporting young people within the community.
- Patient, calm, and encouraging.
- Passionate about helping young people become more independent.
- Understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), behaviour as communication, and emotional regulation.
- Reliable, flexible, and proactive.
- Comfortable working independently whilst following agreed support plans.
It Would Be Great If You Also Have
- A shared interest in music production, synthesisers, vinyl records, antiques, cycling, or other creative hobbies.
- Experience supporting young people with SEND, autism, SEMH, or additional needs.
- Experience within mentoring, youth work, education, support work, care, or community outreach.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
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What We Offer
- Flexible working hours around your availability.
- The opportunity to make a genuine, lasting difference in a young person’s life.
- Ongoing support from an experienced SEND team.
- A rewarding role where no two days are the same.
- Potential for additional hours as the support package develops.
- The opportunity to help a young person build confidence, independence, friendships, and a fulfilling social life.
Essential Requirements
- Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to obtain one).
- Right to work in the UK.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (preferred).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
If you’re looking for a role where you can genuinely change a young person’s life by helping them gain confidence, develop independence, and enjoy the activities they love, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply for this job email your details to info@specialistsendgroup.co.uk.
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