Randstad Student Support are recruiting for Specialist Mentors to work with autistic students studying at Universities and/or Colleges in BELFAST.
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 will be a trusted advisor for students. You will be required to assist students throughout the full academic year and support them to reflect on their study experiences while introducing strategies to overcome certain barriers.
Responsibilities
- 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
As this is a specialist role, candidates must have the correct qualifications and training. All students you will be supporting are funded by the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) meaning all candidates 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.
- 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).
Desirable Skills
- Experience working with autistic clients
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Punctuality and reliability
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to manage a caseload of students
Benefits
- Flexible working hours – you can select your own schedule!
- £28 per hour plus accrued holiday pay at £3.38 per hour
- Worked for the UK's leading provider of non‑medical help support
- Access to an online timesheet system – quicker turnaround on student approvals
- Engaged on a pay‑as‑you‑earn PAYE contract
- Weekly payment for all approved timesheets
- Free CPD / e‑learning included within the registration
- Access to online discounts hub
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Entitled to maternity, paternity, adoption and sick leave
- Refer a friend scheme – unlimited cap on all successful referrals!
Contact Details:
Randstad Student & Worker Support Recruitment Team
