Link Mentor

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about the growth and development of young people and who has the drive and positive attitude to support RBAir students reach and realise their full potential. A Link Mentor supports students, to overcome barriers and re-engage with education, their peer group and the community, with the goal to progress onto further education or work. A Link Mentor works in collaboration with all departments to support a young person’s progress in learning. It involves working with all RBAir staff to establish and maintain strong therapeutic relationships with a core group of students and form supportive relationships with their families and the professionals supporting them. This then ensures a positive experience in all areas of their provision. Most students have weekly sessions with their Link Mentor that may take place in their home, in their local community, or at Willow Lodge - the RBAir centre in Milton. Our population of young people covers a wide spectrum of conditions and presentations, including special educational needs. We are looking to appoint someone to this new Link Mentor role with experience of and interest in working with learners with additional needs. This may include those with a neurodivergent profile and communication difficulties such as selective/ situational mutism. You will be expected to spend a percentage of your time at Willow Lodge in Milton with visits out into the community and options to work from home at other times.