Academic Support Worker

Randstad; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Specialist Mentor for Mental Health to assist students with additional needs. This part-time, hybrid role involves supporting autistic students through various strategies to overcome barriers and achieve independence. Flexible working hours and competitive pay are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Support from leading provider of non-medical help

Online timesheet system

Weekly payments

Free CPD and e-learning

Employee Assistance Helpline

Workplace pension scheme

Maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave entitlements

Referral scheme with unlimited successful referrals

Qualifications

• Experience working with clients with disabilities or mental health conditions.
• Ability to build professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Create strategies around organisation and time management.
• Assist in managing anxiety, stress, or low mood.
• Help achieve a balance between study and daily living.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Punctuality

Education

Membership with professional bodies (BACP, BPS, etc.)

Job description

University of East Anglia, Norwich

Specialist Mentor (Mental Health)

Part time

GBP28 per hour plus accrued holiday pay at GBP3.38 per hour

Would you be interested in a position that enables you to assist students with additional needs? Are you seeking a role that offers flexibility and can adapt to your schedule? If so, Randstad can help you find suitable employment!

Randstad Student Support is recruiting a Specialist Mentor for Mental Health to work with autistic students studying at universities and colleges.

The role begins at the start of the new academic year and is a hybrid position. All successful candidates must be able to travel to the local university or college and offer both in-person and online sessions to meet student preferences.

As a Specialist Mentor, you will act as a trusted advisor for students, supporting them throughout the academic year. Your role involves helping students reflect on their experiences and introducing strategies to overcome barriers.

Responsibilities include:

1. Create strategies around organisation and time management
2. Break down tasks to meet deadlines
3. Help achieve a balance between study and daily living
4. Assist in managing anxiety, stress, or low mood
5. Prepare students for new experiences
6. Build confidence and strengths to foster independence

You will need to consider individual student needs case by case, act professionally, maintain confidentiality, and share relevant information with Randstad to ensure the best support.

Requirements:

Hold membership with one of the following professional bodies, as supported by the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA):

• BACP - British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
• BPS - British Psychological Society
• HCPC - Health and Care Professions Council
• NCPS - National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
• NMC - Nursing and Midwifery Council
• SWE - Social Work England
• SCW - Social Care Wales
• UMHAN - University Mental Health Advisers Network
• COSCA - Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland

Additional desirable skills include experience working with clients with disabilities or mental health conditions, excellent communication skills, ability to build professional relationships, punctuality, organisational skills, and caseload management.

Benefits of working with Randstad:

• Flexible working hours
• GBP28 per hour plus holiday pay
• Support from the UK's leading provider of non-medical help
• Online timesheet system for quicker approvals
• Weekly payments
• Participation in support worker meetings and best practice sessions
• Free CPD and e-learning
• Employee Assistance Helpline
• Online discounts hub
• Workplace pension scheme
• Maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave entitlements
• Referral scheme with unlimited successful referrals

If interested, please send your CV.