Specialist Mentor and Study Skills ASC

Phoenix Dyslexia Consulting Ltd; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Dedicated administrative support

Disability equality commitment

Job summary

Phoenix Dyslexia Consulting Ltd is seeking qualified Specialist Mentor (SM-ASC) and Study Skills Support (SS-ASC) to provide DSA-funded one-to-one support for students with ASC and/or ADHD. Sessions will be online and face-to-face, with a hybrid working model in Myerscough, Preston.

Competitive compensation at £40 per hour, with flexible hybrid working and a practitioner-led, inclusive employer committed to disability equality.

Qualifications

• A degree, or postgraduate qualification.
• Qualifications and experience accepted by DSA-funded support providers.
• CPD and recommended training in ASC, such as NAS Modules.
• Recognised teaching qualification for study skills support.
• Experience supporting neurodiverse adults.
• Understanding of recovery-focused, strengths-based and person-centred approaches.
• Membership of, or eligibility for membership of, a relevant professional body where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one Specialist Support.
• Support students to manage the impact of ASC and/or ADHD on their studies.
• Develop practical coping strategies and study routines.
• Promote resilience, confidence and independence.
• Support students to engage effectively with their course and university services.
• Maintain records and reports in line with DSA requirements.

Skills

Mentoring

HE support

Record keeping

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Specialist Mentor (SM-ASC) and Specialist Study Skills (SS-ASC)

Myerscough, Preston,UK | In person &Hybrid Working | £40 per Hour

Help Students Manage Mental Health Challenges and Achieve Their Goals

Phoenix Dyslexia Consulting (PDC) is seeking qualified Specialist Mentor (SM-ASC) andStudy Skills Support(SS-ASC).to provide DSA-funded one-to-one support to students with ASC and/or ADHDthrough a mixture of online and face-to- face sessions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one Specialist Support.
• Support students to manage the impact of ASC and/or ADHDon their studies.
• Develop practical coping strategies and study routines.
• Promote resilience, confidence and independence.
• Support students to engage effectively with their course and university services.
• Maintain records and reports in line with DSA requirements.

DSA Eligibility Requirements

Applicants should meet the requirements for delivering DSA-funded ASC Supportand be able to demonstrate:

• A degree, or postgraduate qualification.
• Qualifications and experience accepted by DSA-funded support providers from providing ASC services.
• CPD and recommended training is ASC, such as the optimum training course of 6 NAS Modules.
• Recognised teaching qualification in line with expectation for providing study skills support.
• Experience supporting neurodiverse adults.
• Understanding of recovery-focused, strengths-based and person-centred approaches.
• Membership of, or eligibility for membership of, a relevant professional body where applicable.

Essential Professional Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience supporting students within Higher Education, or a strong understanding of the HE environment.
• Understanding of ADHD and ASCand it's impact on learning.
• Ability to establish professional mentoring relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and professional reports.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk awareness, professional boundaries and vulnerable adult welfare.
• Good knowledge of GDPR, confidentiality and secure data handling.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility.
• Enhanced DBS certificate, or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Competent IT skills and ability to work independently.
• Commitment to ongoing CPD.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working within Higher Education, NHS, social care or community mental health settings.
• Understanding of neurodiversity and co-occurring conditions.
• Mental Health First Aid or similar training.
• Additional qualifications in counselling, coaching, wellbeing or disability support.

Why Work With PDC?

• £40 per hour
• Flexible hybrid working.
• Regular referrals and ongoing opportunities.
• Dedicated administrative support.
• Supportive, practitioner-led organisation.
• Inclusive, positive employer committed to disability equality.

A More Personalised Approach

Unlike larger providers, we carefully match students and support workers based on individual needs, communication styles, academic disciplines, experience and preferences.

Freelance and Employed Practitioners Welcome

We welcome both self-employed and employed practitioners. Professional insurance support may be available for suitable workers, and PAYE opportunities may also be available, subject to individual circumstances and business needs.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

PDC is proud to be a positive employer and actively encourages applications from disabled and neurodivergent people and those with lived experience of disability.