At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with mental health conditions to enhance their learning strategies and manage stress.
- Company: Impact Student Partners, a passionate NMH provider dedicated to student success.
- Benefits: Earn £35 per hour plus holiday pay, with flexible working hours and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive community focused on personalised student care and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while enjoying a flexible work environment.
- Qualifications: Relevant mental health qualifications and understanding of various mental health conditions required.
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.
We are currently recruiting for Specialist Mentors (Mental Health) based in and around Reading that can offer a hybrid approach to supporting students – this means you must be able to provide both online and in-person support.
Responsibilities:
- 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 and how they may impact a student as part of their studies.
- It is essential that you hold a relevant professional body membership such as BACP, MBACP, BPS, COSCA, GMC, HCPC, ISPC, IACP, NCPS, NMC, SWE, SCW, NISCC, UKCP or UMHAN.
- The role would be well suited for qualified mental health professionals or practitioners such as a counsellor, psychotherapist, psychologist, psychiatric nurse, or mental health nurse. Many of our Specialist Mentors will support students alongside their main role as a mental health practitioner.
Pay and benefits:
- £35 per hour + £4.22 holiday pay (£39.22 per hour rolled up)
- Workplace pension scheme
- CPD and online training events
- Peer-to-peer networking sessions
- Dedicated point of contact
- Flexible working patterns
We are a growing NMH provider, passionate about what we do, but with a clear purpose – to help students maximise their potential. Our approach is personalised from the outset, ensuring every student receives tailored support aligned to their individual needs. We partner with students, professional support workers, and universities to provide the highest quality services.
Specialist Mentor (Mental Health) in Reading employer: Commercial Services Ltd
Impact Student Partners is an exceptional employer for Specialist Mentors in Mental Health, offering a flexible and supportive work environment that prioritises the well-being of both employees and students. With competitive pay rates, opportunities for professional development, and a strong emphasis on personalised support, our team is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of students with disabilities. Join us in Reading and be part of a passionate community committed to fostering student success through tailored mentorship.
