Academic support worker

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Specialist Mentor for Mental Health to support students with additional needs. This part-time, hybrid role offers flexibility and requires membership with recognized professional bodies. Responsibilities include creating strategies for organisation and providing emotional support. Ideal candidates will have experience with disabilities and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

GBP28 per hour plus holiday pay

Access to online discounts

Workplace pension scheme

Qualifications

• Hold membership with a recognized professional body.
• Experience working with clients with disabilities and/or mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Create strategies around organisation and time management.
• Support students in managing anxiety, stress, or low mood.
• Assist in preparing for new experiences.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Reliability

Education

Membership with BACP

Membership with BPS

Membership with HCPC

Membership with NMC

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 to fit around your schedule? If so, Randstad can help you find suitable employment.

Randstad Student Support is recruiting for 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 provide both in-person and online sessions flexibly to accommodate student preferences.

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

Responsibilities include:

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

It is important to consider each student's needs individually and address any concerns promptly. Maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times, sharing relevant information with Randstad to ensure the best support for students.

Requirements for the role:

You must hold membership with one of the following professional bodies, and all students supported are funded by the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA), requiring adherence 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

Further details on accepted memberships and required levels can be found here.

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 their 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 – you can choose your 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
• Engaged on a PAYE contract with weekly payments
• Participation in support worker meetings and best practice sessions
• Free CPD and e-learning resources
• Free Employee Assistance Helpline
• Access to online discounts
• Workplace pension scheme