Specialist Mentor - Mental Health / ASC (Zero hour)

Swansea University; Swansea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is seeking a student-focused coordinator to join their Wellbeing Service. This role involves supporting students with Mental Health and Autistic Spectrum Conditions on a one-to-one basis, delivering tailored interventions, and collaborating with the Wellbeing team to enhance student engagement. The ideal candidate will have experience in mental health support and strong communication skills. This position aims to empower students in their academic journey by providing essential support and resources.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with Mental Health/Autistic Spectrum Conditions.
• Excellent communication skills for liaison with academic staff and university services.
• Knowledge of ethical frameworks and best practices in mental health and autism.

Responsibilities

• Support students on a one-to-one basis with their academic experience.
• Deliver focused interventions for mental health and autism management.
• Document assessments, actions, and outcomes within existing systems.

Job description

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a flexible, student focussed coordinator to work as part of the University’s Wellbeing Service.

The post-holder will be responsible for delivering Specialist Mentoring (MH/ASC), as part of Non-Medical Helper Provision, as funding by the Disabled Students Allowance.

Responsibilities

• To support allocated students on a one-to-one basis with the practical impact of their Mental Health/ Autistic Spectrum Condition on their academic experience
• To work closely and communicate effectively with the University’s Wellbeing team to support liaison with academic staff and university services.
• To deliver focused interventions to help students manage their mental health/autism, allowing students to engage in their learning including independent study
• To have knowledge and appreciation of the range of activities, courses, opportunities, organisations and individuals that could be drawn upon to provide additional support for students and encourage independence/
• Clearly document all assessments, actions and outcomes within existing recording systems.
• Adhere to the ethical framework of the Wellbeing team and individual professional code of conduct, participating in regular clinical supervision.
• Keep abreast of current research and practice in the field of autism and share best practice.
• Co-operate with quality assurance procedures as part of the requirements under Disabled Students Allowance