Specialist Mentor (SM-MH)

Randstad Student Support; Luton, Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Holiday accrual included

Supportive team

Job summary

Randstad Student Support is seeking a Specialist Mentor MH Mental Health Support for the University of Bedfordshire (Luton & Bedford Campus). The role offers part-time hours with flexible scheduling, starting September 2026 for the 2026/2027 academic year.

The pay is 28 per hour plus 3.38 accrued holiday pay, with benefits and a supportive team to assist you in helping students succeed. Responsibilities include helping students balance life and study, improving organisation, breaking down

Qualifications

• Active membership with at least one recognised professional body.

Responsibilities

• Help students balance daily living activities with academic tasks.
• Improve organisational and time-management skills.
• Break down assignments into manageable steps to meet deadlines.
• Support students in managing stress and anxiety related to studies.
• Guide students in reflecting on personal and academic experiences.
• Boost students' confidence by identifying and building strengths.
• Maintain communication with Randstad and report concerns promptly.
• Uphold professionalism and confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Empathy

Disabilities experience

Reliability

Organisational skills

Professional demeanour

Job description

Specialist Mentor MH Mental Health Support

28 + 3.38 accrued holiday pay

Location: University of Bedfordshire (Luton & Bedford Campus)

Rate of Pay: 28 per hour + 3.38 accrued holiday pay

Contract: Part-time, with flexible hours

Start Date: September 2026 (for the new 2026/2027 Academic Year)

Are you passionate about supporting students with additional needs? Are you seeking a rewarding role that offers true flexibility to fit around your schedule? If so, Randstad can help you find your next opportunity!

Responsibilities

• Helping students achieve a healthy balance between daily living activities and academic tasks.
• Improving organisational skills, including effective time management.
• Assisting students in preparing for deadlines by breaking down assignments into manageable steps.
• Supporting students in managing stress and anxiety related to their studies or daily life.
• Guiding students in reflecting on their personal and academic experiences.
• Boosting students’ confidence by identifying and building upon their existing strengths.
• Maintaining close communication with Randstad and reporting any student concerns promptly.
• Upholding the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality at all times.

Requirements

This is a specialist role. You must hold active membership with at least one of the recognised professional organisations at the required level.

Please refer to pages 8 & 9 (Specialist Mentor MH) to verify your eligibility.

Unsure about your membership status? Give us a call on (phone number removed) for an informal chat.

Desired Skills & Attributes

• High level of empathy and a deep understanding of other's needs.
• Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities or learning difficulties.
• Reliable, responsible, and professional demeanour.
• Excellent personal organisational and time management skills.

Benefits

• 31.38 pay per hour (this includes your holiday pay)
• Potential to win 300 in vouchers if you refer a successful candidate to us!
• Working with the UK's leading provider
• E-Learning, CPD - useful videos on how to use our platform
• Dedicated team to support you
• Flexible working - hours that suit you and manage your own caseload

Successful applicants will be invited to take part in an interview to discuss suitability for the role.