Mental Health Specialist Mentor

Mental Health Specialist Mentor (Part-Time, Flexible) Reading Description Make a real difference in students\’ lives with this rewarding, flexible part-time role in Reading, a leading provider of academic and well-being support services. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment focused on high-quality support and continuous professional development. As a Mental Health Specialist Mentor, you will provide individual and group support, building rapport and trust to create personalized support plans, guiding students through challenges, and helping them achieve their academic and personal goals. Position: Mental Health Specialist Mentor Shift: Flexible Part-Time Salary: £28 per hour + £3.38 accrued holiday pay Location: Bucks New University Advantages Competitive salary, flexible part-time hours, professional development opportunities, supportive work environment, access to comprehensive training resources. Responsibilities Conduct individual and group mentoring sessions; develop and implement personalized support plans; provide guidance and support to students facing mental health challenges; build strong, trusting relationships with students; collaborate with university staff to ensure holistic student support. Qualifications Registration with a relevant professional body (BACP, BPS, HCPC, NCPS, NMC, SWE, SCW, UMHAN, or COSCA); experience in providing mental health support to students or young adults; exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build rapport and trust with diverse individuals; experience developing and implementing support plans; Bachelor\’s degree (advantageous); NAS training modules beneficial (support provided); commitment to providing high-quality, empathetic support; ability to work independently and as part of a team; availability to work flexible part-time hours. Conclusion This is a crucial role requiring an immediate start. The hiring process will move quickly, so qualified and immediately available candidates are strongly encouraged to apply now! For inquiries, please call (phone number removed). We look forward to hearing from you