At a Glance
- Tasks: Support autistic students in their academic journey through tailored mentoring sessions.
- Company: Join Randstad, the UK's leading provider of non-medical support.
- Benefits: Earn £28 per hour, enjoy flexible hours, and access free CPD training.
- Other info: Work in a supportive environment with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Must have an undergraduate degree and training in adult autism.
The predicted salary is between 28 - 28 £ per hour.
Randstad Student Support are recruiting for Specialist Mentors to work with autistic students studying at Universities and/or Colleges in Farnham. The role is set to begin 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 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:
- Support students in understanding what is required of them academically
- Develop time management and organisational skills
- Break down tasks to meet deadlines
- Manage anxiety, stress or low mood
- Prepare for new experiences
- Build on confidence and strengths to become an independent learner
Requirements for the role:
As this is a specialist role, you must have the correct qualifications and training. 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. Candidates must be qualified to undergraduate degree level (level 6 as minimum) and have taken extensive training in adult autism. The extensive training may include:
- 6 National Autistic Society Modules (non medical helper package)
- The Optimum Training Course: Autism and ADHD in Higher Education: Recognising and addressing the barriers through Non-Medical Helper (NMH) Mentoring and Study Skills Strategies.
You can find a list of all accepted training routes here (pages 10 - 12).
Experience of working with autistic clients
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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 at £3.38 per hour
- Working for the UK's leading provider of non medical help support
- Access to an online timesheet system - meaning quicker turnaround on student approvals
- Engaged on a pay as you earn PAYE contract
- Weekly payment for all approved timesheets
- Free CPD / elearning included within the registration
- Access to online discounts hub
- Entitled to maternity, paternity, adoption and sick leave
- Refer a friend scheme - unlimited cap on all successful referrals!
We are looking to employ individuals who are really passionate about improving a student's academic journey and strive to provide each student with a high quality level of support. If you are shortlisted for the role, we will contact you for a short informal chat about the role followed by a formal interview. If you are successful following the interview stage, you will then be taken through the registration process.
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