Behaviour Mentor / Pastoral Support | MSc SOAS | Safeguarding & Advocacy Specialist
Aoife is a highly driven and compassionate professional with a strong background in safeguarding, advocacy and community engagement. With specialist training as a Young Person’s Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (YPVA), she brings extensive experience supporting vulnerable young people facing complex social, emotional and mental health challenges.
Aoife is now seeking a Behaviour Mentor or pastoral role within education, where she can apply her expertise to support student wellbeing, engagement and long-term outcomes.
Education & Qualifications
- MSc Politics of Conflicts, Rights and Justice, Upper Second Class Honours: SOAS University of London
- BA Criminology, First Class Honours: University College Cork
Experience Summary
Aoife brings significant experience working in high-risk, safeguarding-focused environments, with a strong ability to support young people through trauma-informed and structured approaches.
- Qualified Young Person’s Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (Level 3), with extensive safeguarding and risk assessment expertise.
- Delivered frontline advocacy and support for vulnerable individuals and families experiencing trauma and abuse.
- Led national campaigns and authored policy reports, demonstrating strong communication, organisation and strategic thinking.
- Designed and delivered workshops and interventions for diverse groups, including young people and marginalised communities.
- Extensive experience de-escalating challenging situations and building trust with individuals facing complex needs.
- Worked collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring coordinated and effective support for service users.
- Volunteered with Women’s Aid, providing emotional support, conducting risk assessments and signposting to appropriate services.
Key Strengths
- Strong safeguarding and child protection expertise
- Behaviour support and de-escalation skills
- Trauma-informed and person-centred approach
- Excellent communication and relationship-building ability
- Experience delivering interventions and workshops
- Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people