Bishop Grosseteste University (Lincoln)
Part time
£28 per hour
Specialist Mentor - Bishop Grosseteste University (Lincoln)
Randstad Student Support is seeking passionate and qualified Specialist Mentors to work with autistic students at Bishop Grosseteste University in Lincoln. This is a hybrid role, requiring both in-person and online sessions to accommodate student preferences. Successful candidates must be able to travel to the university.
Role Responsibilities:
As a Specialist Mentor, you will provide 1-on-1 support to students throughout the academic year, guiding them in:
* Understanding academic requirements
* Developing time management and organizational skills
* Breaking down tasks to meet deadlines
* Managing anxiety, stress, or low mood
* Preparing for new experiences
* Building confidence and independence as a learner
Requirements:
This specialist role demands specific qualifications and training aligned with the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) framework set by the DfE. Candidates must:
* Hold a minimum of an undergraduate degree (level 6).
* Have completed extensive training in adult autism. This includes either:
o 6 National Autistic Society Modules (non-medical helper package)
o OR The Optimum Training Course: Autism and ADHD in Higher Education: Recognising and addressing the barriers through Non-Medical Helper (NMH) Mentoring and Study Skills Strategies.
Desirable Skills:
* Experience working with autistic clients
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Punctuality and reliability
* Strong organizational skills
* Ability to manage a caseload of students
Benefits:
* Flexible working hours
* £28 per hour + £3.38 per hour accrued holiday pay
* Work for the UK's leading provider of non-medical help support
* Online timesheet system
* PAYE contract with weekly payments
* Free CPD/eLearning
* Access to online discounts
* Workplace Pension Scheme
* Maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave benefits
* Refer-a-friend scheme
If you're passionate about supporting students' academic journeys and possess the necessary qualifications, apply now! Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an informal chat, followed by a formal interview and registration process.
Please submit your CV to:
skills
background in care,counselling,delivery of non-subject specific learning strategies,empathy,good written communication,grammar,in-depth knowledge of specific disability,listening,managing case-loads,multitasking,one-to-one support,oral communication
qualifications
university
education
bachelors degree