At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide one-on-one mentoring support for students facing mental health and autism challenges.
- Company: Assistive Solutions, a social enterprise supporting disabled students.
- Benefits: Earn £45 per hour with flexible freelance hours and monthly invoicing.
- Other info: Join a Disability Confident Employer with a focus on inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working independently.
- Qualifications: Must have DSA-approved membership and experience in mentoring.
The predicted salary is between 45 - 45 £ per hour.
Location: Face to Face Sessions within the Surrey area
Salary: £45 per Hour - Invoicing is processed on a monthly basis
Job Type: Full and Part Time Positions Available, Freelancer / Self Employed Only
Assistive Solutions specialises in supporting individuals eligible for Disabled Students' Allowances within higher education. We are a Social Enterprise that works with disabled people, providing specialist computer equipment, 1-1 teaching and have an in-house software development team. Assistive Solutions are a Disability Confident Employer.
About the role: As a Specialist Mentor, you will provide one-on-one tailored mentoring support for students experiencing mental health and/or autism spectrum-related challenges. Your role will be to help students navigate emotional and practical barriers to their academic success. You will work closely with each student to understand their specific needs, offering support in emotional well-being, organisation, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your sessions will be individualised, with a flexible approach to best support the student.
Key Responsibilities:
- Session Delivery: Facilitate personalised, one-on-one mentoring sessions with students, addressing both emotional difficulties (e.g., university stress, anxiety, mental health concerns) and practical support (e.g., organisation, study skills, work-life balance).
- Develop a supportive relationship with each student, starting with an initial session to identify their needs and goals.
- Create individualised learning plans and strategies to help students overcome challenges they face in their studies.
- Administration and Communication: Utilise the Assistive App to log sessions and maintain proper records, ensuring completed signatures from both student and tutor.
- Provide monthly session summaries, including attendance and progress, for invoicing purposes that are in line with company guidelines.
- Monthly session summaries and invoicing to be submitted to our invoicing team by the last day of each month.
- Communicate when necessary, with the NMH admin for any queries or support needed.
About you:
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Membership of a DSA-approved professional body (e.g., BACP, UKCP, NCS (Accredited Register), HCPC).
- Autism-Specific Training: Completion of specialist adult autism training, such as: (The 6 National Autistic Society (NAS) Non-Medical Helper (NMH) modules OR The Optimum Training Course: Autism and ADHD in Higher Education.)
- Experience providing 1:1 mentoring or support to individuals with mental health conditions and/or autism spectrum conditions.
- Strong understanding of confidentiality, professional boundaries, and safeguarding in an educational or clinical setting.
- Ability to build trust and establish a supportive, non-judgemental relationship with students.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and maintain accurate records.
- Reliable, flexible, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues.
Beneficial Skills and Experience:
- Experience supporting students in higher education.
- Familiarity with Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) processes and NMH roles.
- Knowledge of assistive strategies and techniques to support organisation, stress management, and resilience.
- Experience working with neurodivergent students, including those with ADHD and autism.
- Training or experience in evidence-based approaches (e.g., ACT, CBT, solution-focused work).
- Awareness of inclusive practices and accessibility within education.
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Freelance DSA Specialist Mentor in Surrey employer: Assistive IT Solutions
Assistive Solutions is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for Freelance DSA Specialist Mentors in the Surrey area. As a Disability Confident Employer, we prioritise employee growth through tailored training and development opportunities, while our flexible working arrangements allow you to balance your professional and personal life effectively. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of students with disabilities, where your expertise will be valued and your contributions celebrated.
