Academic Support Worker - Mentor MH

Randstad; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking Specialist Mentors to support students with disabilities or mental health conditions at universities in Worcester. This part-time, hybrid role involves assisting students with strategies to overcome barriers, offering both in-person and online sessions. Candidates must hold membership with recognized professional bodies and possess excellent interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

GBP28 per hour plus holiday pay

Access to an online timesheet system

PAYE contract with weekly payments

Free CPD/e-learning included

Free Employee Assistance Helpline

Qualifications

• Experience working with clients with disabilities and/or mental health conditions.
• Ability to manage a caseload of students.
• Punctual and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in reflecting on their experiences and overcoming barriers.
• Create strategies around organisation and time management.
• Support students on a 1-2-1 basis.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Reliability

Confidentiality

Education

Membership with BACP, BPS, HCPC, NCPS, NMC, SWE, SCW, UMHAN, or COSCA

Job description

University of Worcester

Part time

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

Randstad Student Support are recruiting for Specialist Mentors to work with students who have disabilities or mental health conditions studying at universities and/or colleges in Worcester.

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

As a Specialist Mentor, you will be a trusted advisor for students. You will assist students throughout the full academic year, helping them reflect on their experiences and introducing strategies to overcome barriers.

Support provided on a 1-2-1 basis includes:

1. Create strategies around organisation and time management
2. Breaking down tasks to meet deadlines
3. Achieve an appropriate balance in study and daily living
4. Manage anxiety, stress, or low mood
5. Prepare for new experiences
6. Build confidence and strengths to foster independence

Requirements for the role:

Candidates must hold membership with one of the following professional bodies, as the role supports students funded by the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA), adhering to the DfE qualification framework:

• BACP - The 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 - The University Mental Health Advisers Network
• COSCA - Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland

Desirable skills include:

• Experience working with clients with disabilities and/or mental health conditions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to help students build on learning strengths while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism
• Punctuality and reliability
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to manage a caseload of students

Benefits of working with Randstad:

• Flexible working hours – choose your own schedule!
• GBP28 per hour plus holiday pay
• Work with the UK's leading provider of non-medical help support
• Access to an online timesheet system for quicker student approvals
• PAYE contract with weekly payments
• Free CPD/e-learning included in registration
• Free Employee Assistance Helpline

If you believe you have the relevant qualifications and skills, apply now! Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an informal chat, followed by a formal interview. Successful candidates will proceed with registration.