EHN Pastoral and Reintegration Mentor
Grade 8 £31,586 - £35,235 pro rata
Full Time, Term Time plus 2 weeks
Permanent
Required as soon as possible
The Education, Health, and Needs (EHN) Team is seeking to recruit a dedicated Pastoral and Reintegration Mentor. The role will involve working with pupils referred to the EHN Service due to medical conditions preventing regular school attendance.
The successful candidates will play a critical role in supporting these pupils throughout their educational journey, from initial referral to reintegration into mainstream or alternative educational settings.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Mentoring and Pastoral Support:
Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to support their transition into a small-group educational provision, where they will receive tailored education while unable to attend mainstream school.
Provide pastoral support during their time in the EHN provision, ensuring the welfare and well-being of pupils is continuously monitored and addressed.
2. Reintegration Planning and Support:
Design and implement comprehensive reintegration plans for pupils transitioning back to their referring schools or alternative educational placements.
Support the reintegration process through a carefully structured and individualised package, ensuring the pupil's needs are met and progress is monitored.
3. Mentoring Programmes:
Deliver bespoke mentoring programmes to small groups of pupils, addressing their specific personal and social development needs.
4. Competence in Advocacy:
Work closely with schools to identify and implement reasonable adjustments to accommodate pupils’ needs.
5. Collaboration and Strategy Development:
Work closely with an identified caseload of children and young people to identify individual needs and develop outcome-based support plans that are reviewed regularly.
Collaborate with parents, carers, and other agencies to ensure a holistic approach to addressing the needs of pupils.
6. Integration Plans:
Develop tailored integration strategies for pupils transitioning into longer-term educational placements.
Actively participate in the delivery and evaluation of these plans to ensure effectiveness and adaptability.
Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate will have experience in pastoral care, mentoring, and reintegration within educational settings. They must demonstrate strong advocacy skills, ensuring schools make reasonable adjustments for pupils where required.
The post holders will need to be adaptable, empathetic, and skilled in working collaboratively with pupils, families, schools, and other agencies to promote the best outcomes for young people.
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The provision is unique and is the only one of its kind in County Durham. Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the provision to gain a comprehensive understanding of both the setting and the role.
Information Sessions:
The following dates have been designated for visits. If you wish to attend one of the information sessions, please contact Denise Armstrong at d.armstrong149@woodlandsdurham.net to confirm your attendance:
1. Tuesday, 4th February – 10:00 AM
2. Friday, 7th February – 9:00 AM
3. Monday, 10th February – 2:00 PM
4. Thursday, 13th February – 9:00 AM
Completed applications to be submitted to d.armstrong149@woodlandsdurham.net
Closing date: 16th February 2025
Interview date: TBC
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.
The Woodlands
Broom Road,
Ferryhill
DL17 8AN
Tel: 01740 656040
Email: contactehn@woodlandsdurham.net
Website: https://www.thewoodlands.durham.sch.uk/
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