Overview
Randstad Student Support is recruiting a Specialist Mentor for Mental Health to work with autistic students studying at universities and/or colleges in the Aberdeen area. The role is due to start in September 2025. As a Specialist Mentor, you will be a trusted advisor for students and will support them throughout the full academic year, helping them reflect on their study experiences and introducing strategies to overcome barriers.
Responsibilities
* Provide 1:2:1 mentoring to autistic students to support their academic and personal development.
* Create strategies around organisation and time management; assist with breaking down tasks to meet deadlines; help achieve balance between study and daily living.
* Support students to manage anxiety, stress or low mood and build confidence to become independent learners.
* Maintain confidentiality and act professionally at all times; share relevant information with Randstad as required to ensure the best service to students.
Requirements
As this is a specialist role, you must hold membership with one of the following professional bodies. All students you will be supporting are funded by the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA), so candidates 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
* 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 while maintaining a confidential and professional working relationship
* Punctuality and reliability
* Good organisational skills
* Ability to manage a caseload of students
Benefits
* Flexible working hours; you can select your own schedule
* £28 per hour plus accrued holiday pay at £3.38 per hour
* PAYE contract with weekly payment for all approved timesheets
* Online timesheet system for quicker turnaround on student approvals
* Access to CPD / e-learning and an Employee Assistance Helpline
* Access to online discounts hub
* Workplace Pension Scheme
* Refer a friend scheme
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