At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with mental health challenges and help them develop effective learning strategies.
- Company: Impact Student Partners, a passionate NMH provider dedicated to student success.
- Benefits: Earn £35 per hour plus holiday pay, with flexible working options and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team focused on personalised student care and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working flexibly around your schedule.
- Qualifications: Relevant professional body membership and understanding of mental health conditions required.
The predicted salary is between 35 - 35 £ per hour.
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 Coventry 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 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.
- Please write in the Cover Letter what professional body you are registered to.
Pay and benefits:
- You will be employed on a flexible temporary basis and can choose to support as many students as you wish. There is a huge amount of flexibility available to you and we offer a competitive hourly rate.
- £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 Coventry employer: Impact Student Support Partners
Impact Student Partners is an exceptional employer dedicated to empowering students with disabilities through tailored support. With a flexible working environment based around Buckinghamshire New University, we offer competitive pay, continuous professional development opportunities, and a strong emphasis on employee well-being and collaboration. Join us in making a meaningful impact while enjoying the benefits of a supportive and dynamic work culture.
Contact Details:
Impact Student Support Partners Recruitment Team
