SM-ASC - Specialist Mentor - Autism (A)

Randstad Student & Worker Support; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A support organization for students in Aberdeen is seeking a Specialist Autism Mentor. In this role, you will provide one-on-one support to autistic students, helping them navigate academic life and develop essential skills. Ideal candidates will have experience working with autistic clients, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to fostering independent learning. This position offers competitive pay and flexible hours, with additional benefits including a pension scheme and access to professional growth resources.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Paid holiday

Sick leave

Professional growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Helpline

Referral scheme

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with autistic clients is highly desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Empathy and ability to maintain a professional and confidential relationship.
• Completion of NAS training modules is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe space for students to manage stress and anxiety.
• Encourage and foster independent learning.
• Help students develop strong organizational and time management skills.
• Guide students in creating opportunities for future career growth.

Skills

Experience with autistic clients

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to manage a caseload

Job description

Are you passionate about empowering university students?

Randstad Student Support is seeking a dedicated Specialist Autism Mentor to provide one-on-one support to autistic students in Aberdeen. In this crucial role, you'll help students navigate academic life, build confidence, and develop essential skills to succeed. We're looking for someone to start as soon as possible.

What You'll Do

As a trusted mentor, you will:

• Provide a safe space for students to manage stress and anxiety.
• Encourage and foster independent learning.
• Help students develop strong organizational and time management skills.
• Guide students in creating opportunities for future career growth.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: £29 - £30 per hour.
• Flexibility: Work hours based on your availability.
• Benefits: Pension scheme, paid holiday, maternity, paternity, and sick leave.
• Efficient Payments: Weekly payments for all approved timesheets.
• Professional Growth: Access to free CPD/e-learning, weekly meetings, and best practice sessions.
• Perks: Free Employee Assistance Helpline, online discounts hub, and a generous referral scheme.

Key Skills and Experience

• Experience: Prior experience working with autistic clients is highly desirable.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Empathy: The ability to help students build on their strengths while maintaining a professional and confidential relationship.
• Reliability: Strong organizational skills, punctuality, and the ability to manage a caseload.
• NAS Training: Completion of the six National Autistic Society (NAS) online training modules is a significant advantage:
  • Understanding autism
  • Autism and communication
  • Autism and sensory experience
  • Autism, stress, and anxiety
  • Autism: supporting families
  • Women and girls

We are looking for individuals who are genuinely passionate about providing high-quality support to students. If this sounds like you, apply today.

If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted for an informal chat followed by a formal interview.

For any questions, contact Vivina Joshna at 01612478800 or .