Specialist ASC Mentor (Disabled Students Allowance - DSA Funded)
University of St Andrew's
Unlock a Rewarding, Flexible Career Supporting University Students
Join Randstad Student Support, the UK's leading provider of non-medical help support, and make a profound impact on a student's academic journey. This hybrid role offers unparalleled flexibility and highly competitive compensation.
Exceptional Hourly Rate: Earn £28 per hour, plus an additional £3.38 per hour in accrued holiday pay.
Total Flexibility: Select your own working hours to fit your lifestyle.
Impactful Work: Provide vital one-to-one mentoring to students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and other mental health challenges.
MANDATORY Specialist Role Requirements
This is a specialist, DSA-funded role, meaning all candidates must strictly adhere to the qualification framework set out by the Department for Education (DfE).
You MUST possess the following:
- Undergraduate Degree (Level 6 minimum).
- A recognised Teaching Qualification.
- Extensive Training in Adult Autism, which may include:
- Option 1: 6 National Autistic Society Modules (Non-Medical Helper package). The modules cover Understanding Autism, Communication, Sensory Experience, Stress and Anxiety, Supporting Families, and Autism and Girls.
- Option 2: The Optimum Training Course focusing on Autism and ADHD in Higher Education.
- A comprehensive list of all accepted training routes (pages 12 - 16) is available
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What We Look For (Desirable Skills)
We are looking for individuals truly passionate about improving academic success through high-quality support. Ideal candidates will demonstrate:
- Proven experience working with autistic clients.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to effectively manage a caseload of students.
- A track record of punctuality, reliability, and professional conduct.
- Ability to confidentially identify and leverage a student's learning strengths.
Randstad Employee Benefits
We value our mentors and offer a comprehensive package of support and benefits:
Finance & Pay:
- Weekly payment for all approved timesheets.
- Engaged on a Pay As You Earn (PAYE) contract.
Support & Development:
- Free CPD / eLearning included upon registration.
- Join our regular Support Worker meetings and best practice sessions.
- Free Employee Assistance Helpline and access to an online discounts hub.
Flexibility & Security:
- Access to an online timesheet system for quicker student approvals.
- Entitlement to maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave.
Incentives:
- Refer a friend scheme with an unlimited cap on all successful referrals.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a brief informal chat, followed by a formal interview and the registration process if successful.
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