University students who struggle to learn due to a variety of specific learning difficulties can receive support from a Specialist Mentor. We are now seeking Specialist Mentors in Belfast to assist university students, starting in September 2025.
Because of the nature of the position, all selected candidates must be able to visit Queens University Belfast or the University of Ulster and provide flexible scheduling for both in-person and online sessions in order to accommodate student preferences.
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
Break down tasks to meet deadlines
Achieve an appropriate balance in study and daily living
Manage anxiety, stress or low mood
Prepare for new experiences
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
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
Working for the UK's leading provider of non medical help support
Access to an online time sheet system - meaning quicker turnaround on student approvals
Engaged on a pay as you earn PAYE contract
Weekly payment for all approved time sheets
Join our Support Worker meetings & best practice sessions
For exceptional candidates, support may be given to meet the mandatory criteria with regard to supporting students with Autism (eg. access to the required NAS modules).
All Specialist Mentors working at Bangor University are given access to the university's digital and library services.
Paid Supervision and for attending Mentor Forums.
Access to bookable rooms on site (free charge).
Paid CPD opportunities
If the above interests you then get in touch today!
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