Are you passionate about empowering university students to thrive academically?
Randstad Student Support is seeking dedicated Specialist Mentors to assist students with disabilities or mental health conditions in Edinburgh. In this rewarding role, you'll provide personalized support to help students overcome academic challenges and achieve success.
Role Highlights:
* Start Date: As soon as possible
* Flexibility: Hybrid model with both in-person and online sessions
* Impact: Make a real difference in students' lives
As a Specialist Mentor, you will:
* Help students develop organization and time management strategies
* Break down tasks to meet deadlines
* Balance study and daily living
* Manage anxiety and stress
* Build confidence for independent learning
Requirements:
To apply, you must be a member of one of the following professional bodies, as the role is funded by the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA):
* 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 working with clients with disabilities and/or mental health conditions, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, relevant professional memberships, ability to help students build on their learning strengths while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism, punctuality and reliability, good organizational skills, and the ability to manage a caseload of students.
Benefits of working with Randstad:
* Flexible working hours — you can select your own schedule!
* Pay rate of £28-£30
* Work for the UK's leading provider of non-medical help support
* Access to an online timesheet system for quicker student approvals
* Engaged on a PAYE contract with weekly payments
* Join support worker meetings & best practice sessions
* Free CPD/e-learning included with registration
* Free Employee Assistance Helpline
* Access to online discounts hub
* Workplace pension scheme
* Entitlement to maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave
* Refer a friend scheme with unlimited successful referrals
If you believe you hold the relevant qualifications and skills, please apply without delay. If shortlisted, you'll be contacted for an informal chat, followed by a formal interview. Successful candidates will proceed to registration.
For inquiries, contact Vivina Joshna at 01612478800 or email us. We look forward to hearing from you!
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