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Randstad Education; Lincoln; Hybrid; Part time

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking a Part-Time Specialist Mentor to support students with disabilities or mental health conditions at the University of Lincoln. This hybrid role involves both in-person and online sessions, providing flexible support tailored to individual student needs. Responsibilities include helping students manage their time, build confidence, and maintain a balance between study and daily living. Ideal candidates will have relevant professional memberships and experience in similar roles.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

£28 per hour plus holiday pay

Access to online timesheet system

Weekly payments via PAYE

Participation in support worker meetings

Free CPD and e-learning resources

Employee Assistance Helpline

Workplace pension scheme

Entitlements for maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave

Unlimited referral scheme benefits

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create strategies around organisation and time management.
• Assist students in breaking down tasks to meet deadlines.
• Support students in managing anxiety, stress, or low mood.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Education

Membership with specified professional bodies

Job description

University of Lincoln - Part-Time Specialist Mentor

Randstad Student Support is recruiting for Specialist Mentors to work with students who have disabilities or mental health conditions at universities and colleges.

This hybrid role begins at the start of the academic year. Successful candidates must be able to travel to the local university or college and provide both in-person and online sessions flexibly to meet student preferences.

Role Responsibilities

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

Maintain professionalism and confidentiality, addressing individual student needs case by case, and sharing relevant information with Randstad for optimal support.

Minimum Requirements

• Membership with one of the specified professional bodies (e.g., BACP, BPS, HCPC, etc.).
• Adherence to the qualification framework set by the DfE for students funded by the Disabled Students Allowance.
• Experience working with clients with disabilities or mental health conditions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build professional, confidential relationships with students.
• Punctuality, reliability, good organisational skills, and the ability to manage a caseload.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours to suit your schedule.
• £28 per hour plus accrued holiday pay at £3.38 per hour.
• Access to online timesheet system for quicker approvals.
• Weekly payments via PAYE.
• Participation in support worker meetings and best practice sessions.
• Free CPD and e-learning resources.
• Employee Assistance Helpline and online discounts.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Entitlements for maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave.
• Unlimited referral scheme benefits.

Please send us your CV to apply.