At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with mental health challenges and help them develop effective learning strategies.
- Company: Impact Student Partners, a leading NMH provider in the UK.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid working, competitive pay, and meaningful impact on students' lives.
- Other info: Join a passionate team dedicated to empowering students with disabilities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' academic journeys while enhancing your mentoring skills.
- Qualifications: Understanding of mental health conditions and experience in supporting students.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Impact Student Partners is a Non-Medical Helper (NMH) Provider that specialises in supporting students with disabilities including SpLDs, Mental Health Conditions and Neurodiversity. We partner with Higher Education institutions such as Universities and Colleges across the UK.
The role: We are currently recruiting for Specialist Mentors (Mental Health) based in and around Canterbury that can offer a hybrid approach to supporting students; this means you must be able to provide both online and in-person support.
Responsibilities: As a Specialist Mentor, you will be responsible for supporting students during their studies and helping them to develop effective learning strategies including:
- Helping students to stay focused on their studies especially during times when their mental health may fluctuate
- Organisation and time management - planning and structuring workloads
- Managing anxiety and stress
- Executive functioning support - organisation, task prioritisation, balancing time
- Handling the emotional impact of study such as academic stress or responding to or interpreting feedback
- Identifying students that may be at risk either through disengagement or from various warning signs including actions, thoughts or behaviours
Experience and qualifications: You should understand different mental health conditions.
Specialist Mentor (Mental Health) in Kent employer: Commercial Services Ltd
Impact Student Partners is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional development of its staff. With a strong commitment to inclusivity and support, our work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, allowing Specialist Mentors to thrive in their roles while making a meaningful impact on students' lives. Located in Canterbury, we offer flexible hybrid working arrangements, ensuring that our team can balance their personal and professional commitments effectively.
