198265 - Specialist Mentor (Mental Health/Autistic Spectrum Condition)

Oxford Brookes University; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Brookes University is recruiting a Specialist Mentor (Mental Health/Autistic Spectrum Condition) to provide one-to-one support to undergraduate and postgraduate students. The role is primarily during the semester and offers hybrid working with some remote days.

You will assess needs, tailor approaches, manage a caseload, and work with Disabled Students’ Allowance-funded students. Essential qualifications include an undergraduate degree and NMH provider membership; relevant CPD and

Qualifications

• Provide one-to-one mentoring for students with mental health difficulties.
• Conduct initial assessments, including risk assessments.
• Refer to other services as needed.
• Manage a caseload across diverse backgrounds.
• Adhere to NMH membership standards and DfE NMH requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional specialist mentoring for individual students with mental health difficulties and neurodivergent conditions.
• Conduct initial assessment of students (including risk assessment in relation to complex mental health needs).
• Select approaches relevant to the individual's needs and/or refer to other services where appropriate.
• Manage a caseload of work with a range of students, including students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Adhere to timescales, reporting procedures and record-keeping requirements of the DfE Membership Standards for NMH Providers.

Skills

One-to-one mentoring experience

Mental health awareness

Diversity & cultural awareness

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

Tools

NMH membership

Job description

198265 - Specialist Mentor (Mental Health/Autistic Spectrum Condition)

We are recruiting Specialist Mentors (Mental Health) to provide one-to-one support to students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels of study. We will consider candidates available to work between 15 and 37 hours per week during semester time (30 weeks per year). Some overtime outside of semester may be available.

Operating primarily during semesters, Specialist Mentors (Mental Health) deliver tailored one-to-one support to students, largely funded through Disabled Students’ Allowance. Team members hold high-level qualifications and actively maintain their professional body memberships and continuing professional development in accordance with the DfE NMH Mandatory Qualifications. To offer cohesive, integrated support, the teams collaborate closely with Advisers and colleagues across Inclusive Support as well as the broader Student Support Services department.

Company: Oxford Brookes University Salary: £37,369 to £40,704 a year, pro rata Hours: Full-time Location: Oxford, OX3 0BP Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote Job type: Permanent Posting date: 30 Oct 2026 Closing date: 22 Nov 2026

What will I be doing?

• Provide professional specialist mentoring for individual students with mental health difficulties and neurodivergent conditions.
• Conduct initial assessment of students (including risk assessment in relation to complex mental health needs).
• Select approaches relevant to the individual's needs and/or refer to other services where appropriate.
• Manage a caseload of work with a range of students, including students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Adhere to timescales, reporting procedures and record-keeping requirements of the DfE Membership Standards for NMH Providers.

Essential Requirements

• An undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification.
• Qualification, training and professional membership as required by the DSA.
• Membership Standards for NMH Providers.
• Experience of providing one-to-one support to individuals with mental health difficulties.
• Substantial experience of working within a related field.

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