Are you looking for a role as a Mentor, where you can assist students in their education and support them through their needs and requirements? Then Randstad may have the perfect role for you.
Randstad Student Support is recruiting Specialist Mentors to work with students who have disabilities or mental health conditions studying at universities within Portsmouth.
The role is set to begin at the start of the new academic year (September 2025) and is a hybrid role. All successful candidates must be able to travel to the local university or college and offer both in-person and online sessions flexibly to meet student preferences.
As a Specialist Mentor, you will be a trusted advisor for students. You will be required to assist students throughout the full academic year, helping them reflect on their experiences in study and introducing strategies to overcome barriers.
You will support students on a 1:2:1 basis to:
1. Create strategies around organisation and time management
2. Break down tasks to meet deadlines
3. Achieve an appropriate balance in study and daily living
4. Manage anxiety, stress, or low mood
5. Prepare for new experiences
6. Build confidence and strengths to become an independent learner
While working for Randstad, you should consider the individual needs of students case by case and ensure that any concerns are addressed promptly. Professionalism and confidentiality are paramount, and all relevant information should be shared with Randstad to provide the best support to students.
Requirements for the Role
As this is a specialist role, you must hold membership with one of the following professional bodies. All students supported 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
Further details can be found in the accepted memberships list (pages 8 and 9) here: Qualifications Matrix.
Desirable Skills Include
* Experience working with clients with disabilities and/or mental health conditions
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to help students build on their learning strengths while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism
* Punctuality and reliability
* Good organisational skills
* Ability to manage a caseload of students
Benefits of Working with Randstad
* Flexible working hours: choose your own schedule
* GBP28 per hour plus accrued holiday pay at GBP3.38 per hour
* 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
* Participation in support worker meetings and best practice sessions
* Free CPD/e-learning included during registration
* Free Employee Assistance Helpline
* Access to online discounts hub
* Workplace pension scheme
* Entitlements to maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave
* Refer a friend scheme with unlimited successful referrals
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