Specialist Mentor (SM-MH)

Randstad Student & Worker Support; St Andrews; Ibrido; GBP 32.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Weekly PAYE payments

Free CPD / eLearning

Support worker meetings

Employee well-being: helpline, online,

Workplace Pension

Descrizione del lavoro

Randstad Student & Worker Support is seeking a Specialist Mental Health Mentor to support University of St Andrews students with disabilities or mental health conditions. The role combines in-person sessions at local universities and online sessions in a flexible hybrid model, starting in September.

You will empower students to develop confidence, balance study and daily living, and apply strategies to overcome barriers with professional guidance.

Competenze

• Proven experience working with clients who have disabilities and/or mental health conditions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a caseload.
• Demonstrated punctuality, reliability, and professional conduct.

Mansioni

• Empower students to build confidence and become independent learners.
• Create strategies for organisation and time management and break down tasks.
• Help students balance study commitments with daily living.
• Introduce management techniques for anxiety, stress, or low mood.
• Build on personal strengths to promote self-sufficiency.

Conoscenze

Disabilities experience

Mental health experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Professional conduct

Descrizione del lavoro

Specialist Mental Health Mentor: Flexible, Hybrid Role Supporting UK St Andrew's University Students

Unlock a Rewarding Career: Competitive Pay & Total Flexibility

• Exceptional Compensation: Earn £28 per hour plus an additional £3.38 per hour in accrued holiday pay.
• Flexible Scheduling: Choose your own working hours to fit your lifestyle.
• Hybrid Model: Deliver vital 1-to-1 support through a mix of in-person sessions at local universities/colleges and convenient online sessions, meeting student preferences.
• Impactful Work: Join the UK's leading provider of non-medical help support. Randstad Student Support is actively recruiting highly motivated Specialist Mentors to work with students who have disabilities or mental health conditions at Universities and Colleges. You will serve as a trusted advisor, supporting students throughout the academic year (starting at the new academic year/September), helping them reflect on their study experiences and implement strategies to overcome barriers.

Your Role in Student Success (1-to-1 Support):

You will empower students to build confidence and become independent learners by focusing on key development areas:

• Creating effective strategies for organisation and time management.Breaking down academic tasks to ensure deadlines are met.
• Helping students achieve a healthy balance between their study commitments and daily living.
• Introducing management techniques for anxiety, stress, or low mood, and preparing them for new experiences.
• Building on personal strengths to promote self-sufficiency.

Essential Role Requirements:

• Ability to travel to local university or college sites to offer required in-person sessions.
• Commitment to acting professionally, maintaining confidentiality, and addressing all concerns promptly.

What We Look For (Desirable Skills):

• Proven experience working with clients who have disabilities and/or mental health conditions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to effectively manage a caseload of students.
• Demonstrated punctuality, reliability, and professional conduct.

Comprehensive Benefits with Randstad:

• Quick Payments: Weekly payment for all approved timesheets on a PAYE contract, facilitated by an online timesheet system for quicker student approvals.
• Professional Development: Free Continuing Professional Development (CPD) / eLearning is included upon registration.
• Support Network: Join our regular Support Worker meetings and best practice sessions.
• Employee Well-being: Access a Free Employee Assistance Helpline, online discounts hub, and the Workplace Pension Scheme.Security: Entitlement to maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave.
• Incentives: Take advantage of our "Refer a friend" scheme with an unlimited cap on all successful referrals

Requirements: You must hold active membership with a relevant professional body (as listed in our standard compliance framework here).

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are ready to help students succeed, apply today! Please send your updated CV to .

We look forward to hearing from you!