specialist mentor (mental health).

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Balone; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education support provider in Scotland seeks a dedicated Mental Health Mentor to empower students with autism. Responsibilities include creating strategies for their organization, managing anxiety, and fostering independence. You will earn £28 per hour plus holiday pay, enjoy flexible working hours, and be part of a supportive team. Ideal candidates should have relevant professional memberships and experience with disabilities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

£28 per hour plus accrued holiday pay

Access to learning resources and assistance programs

Workplace Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Hold membership with BACP, BPS, HCPC, or other acceptable professional body.
• Understand the needs of students funded by the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA).

Responsibilities

• Assist students throughout the full academic year.
• Help students reflect on their experiences and develop strategies.
• Support students on a 1-2-1 basis with organization and time management.

Skills

Experience of working with clients with disabilities and/or mental health conditions

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to manage a caseload of students

Education

Membership with a relevant professional body (e.g., BACP, BPS)

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a real difference in their lives? We're seeking a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Mentor to empower students, fostering their well-being and helping them navigate academic and personal challenges.

Randstad Student Support are recruiting for Specialist-Mentor for Mental health to work with autistic students studying at Universities and/or Colleges in the St.Andrews area.

The role is due to start in September 2025.

As a Specialist Mentor, you would be a trusted advisor for students. You will be required to assist students throughout the full academic year. You will help students to reflect on their experiences in study as well as introducing strategies to overcome certain barriers.

As a Specialist Mentor you will support students on a 1-2-1 basis to:

• Create strategies around organisation and time management

• Breaking down tasks to meet deadlines

• Achieve an appropriate balance in study and daily living

• Manage anxiety, stress or low mood

• Build on confidence and strengths to become an independent learner

Whilst working for Randstad the needs of individual students should be taken into consideration case by case and you should ensure that any concerns are addressed in a timely manner. It is expected that you would act professionally and maintain confidentiality within your role at all times, sharing all relevant information with Randstad to ensure the best possible service to your students.

Requirements for the role:

As this is a specialist role, you must hold membership with one of the below professional bodies. All students you will be supporting are funded by the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) meaning all candidates providing this role must adhere to the qualification framework set out 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

You can find a list of all accepted memberships here (pages 8 & 9) along with the required membership level.

https://www.practitioners.slc.co.uk/media/1987/final-nmh-qualifications-matrix-july2023.pdf

Desirable skills include:

• Experience of working with clients with disabilities and or mental health conditions

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to identify ways of helping students to build on their learning strengths whilst maintaining a confidential and professional working relationship

• Punctuality and reliability

• Good organisational skills

• Ability to manage a caseload of students

Benefits of working with Randstad:

• We offer flexible working hours - you can select your own schedule!

• £28 per hour plus accrued holiday pay at £3.38 per hour

• Working for the UK's leading provider of non medical help support

• Access to an online timesheet system - meaning quicker turnaround on student approvals

• Engaged on a PAYE contract

• Weekly payment for all approved timesheets

• Join our Support Worker meetings & best practice sessions

• Free CPD / elearning included within the registration

• Free Employee Assistance Helpline

• Access to online discounts hub

• Workplace Pension Scheme

• Refer a friend scheme - unlimited cap on all successful referrals!

If you want to make a difference and help students reach their full potential around your schedule, then apply today!