Academic Support Worker

Randstad; Lincoln; Hybrid; Part time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking Specialist Mentors to support students with disabilities or mental health conditions at universities. This part-time, hybrid role allows for flexible scheduling and requires candidates to hold membership with recognized professional bodies. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and experience in educational support.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Weekly payments via PAYE

Free CPD/e-learning during registration

Access to online discounts hub

Workplace pension scheme

Entitlements to maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist students with disabilities or mental health conditions.
• Create strategies for organization and time management.
• Provide 1-2-1 support tailored to individual student needs.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Education

Membership with professional bodies

Job description

University of Lincoln

Part time

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

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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.

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

Support 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

While working for Randstad, individual student needs should be considered case by case, and any concerns addressed promptly. Maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times, sharing relevant information with Randstad to ensure the best support for students.

Requirements for the role:

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

• 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 and a list of accepted memberships 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 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
• Support from the UK's leading provider of non-medical help support
• Online timesheet system for quick student approvals
• Weekly payments via PAYE
• Participation in support worker meetings and best practice sessions
• Free CPD/e-learning during registration
• Free Employee Assistance Helpline
• Access to online discounts hub
• Workplace pension scheme
• Entitlements to maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave
• Unlimited referral bonus scheme

Please send us your CV to apply.