Learning Support Mentor - Maidstone, United Kingdom - DRGN

DRGN

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Maidstone, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Title:
Learning Support Mentor

Responsible To:
Teaching Team

Responsible For:
Caseload of participants as specified below

Key Objectives:

To support the Teaching Team
Facilitate educational / mentoring element of DRGN Provision
To provide practical mentoring support to a caseload of up to 5 students
To support students to reengage in learning and education

Main Duties

Engage with each student and complete appropriate assessments
Establish, maintain and further develop effective relationships which engage each student so that assistance and support can be offered within a constructive relationship
To work with student in the development of their Student Action Plan and to assist individuals to achieve the agreed goals set out therein
To plan and lead sessions on a 1:1/group basis with clear and suitable objectives that support reaching the agreed goal
Support students with strategies and assist them in improving their own learning and social skills
To record observations accurately and use this information to inform debriefs, team meetings, reports, formal assessments and other appropriate recording systems
To ensure relevant resources, equipment and materials are prepared and available for each session
Supervise students during organised outings, group work and individual sessions as necessary
Ensure paper based and computerised information systems are maintained in order that information is up to date and relevant
To invigilate exams and act as a reader/scribe for students as required
Prepare students for their contacts with specialist support agencies and opportunity providers.
Provide consistent and sustained support to the point of transition and continued potential as required

Advocacy and liaison

Build and maintain effective links with parents/carers and relevant partner organisations in all types of communication
To serve as the student Mentor and Advocate to ensure they get the help they want and need.
Ensure the exchange of relevant information between DRGN and other partners and agencies takes place under the terms of service level agreements where appropriate, and within the requirements of agreed information sharing protocols
Support the Centre Manager in the arrangement of specialist support and assessment where needed by students
Identify and liaise with key agencies and individuals providing specialist support services including, for examples:
Information, Advice and Guidance
Education, training and employment
Health advice and support
Relationship, family and counseling

Administration

Set up and maintain files for each participant and record relevant information in order to track progress and meet the monitoring requirements as defined by line managers and partner organisations
Record, maintain and ensure student profiles are accurate and up to date
Produce reports and case studies when required
Complete Risk Assessments when appropriate
Complete ALL debrief reports/documentation accurately on a daily basis
Support Centre Manager in all timetable related activities
Identify and source appropriate work experience placements for students

General

Carry out all duties within the spirit and requirements of the DRGN Equal Opportunities policy and procedures, actively promoting positive action and seeking to challenge and overcome disadvantage and discrimination
Attend and participate in team meetings as appropriate
Act at all times within DRGN's Guidelines and
ALL Policies and Procedures
Promote DRGN's good name
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, clients and other professionals
Carry out such other duties as may be agreed with line manager from time to time
Pursue the development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role in liaison with your line manager

Special Notes and Conditions
This job description has been prepared to meet the particular circumstances that currently apply. It will be reviewed periodically against the needs and developments of DRGN

In line with all other posts at DRGN, the performance and development needs of the post holder will be reviewed against criteria agreed with the post holder by his/her line manager and set out in supervision
The post holder must be able to travel to and from work from locations outside the normal work base as may be required

Safeguarding and Vetting Requirements