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Are you qualified in student support and are looking for a rewarding and flexible role to help improve a student's academic journey?
Randstad Student Support are recruiting for Specialist Mentors to work with students who have disabilities or mental health conditions studying at Universities and/or Colleges in Huddersfield.
The role is set to begin at the start of the new academic year (from 1st September 2024) 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 would be a trusted advisor for students. You will be required to assist students throughout the full academic year. You will help students to reflect on their experiences in study as well as introducing strategies to overcome certain barriers.As a Specialist Mentor you will support students on a 1-2-1 basis to:Create strategies around organisation and time managementBreaking down tasks to meet deadlinesAchieve an appropriate balance in study and daily livingManage anxiety, stress or low moodPrepare for new experiencesBuild on confidence and strengths to become an independent learnerWhilst working for Randstad the needs of individual students should be taken into consideration case by case and you should ensure that any concerns are addressed in a timely manner. It is expected that you would act professionally and maintain confidentiality within your role at all times, sharing all relevant information with Randstad to ensure the best possible service to your students.Requirements for the role:As this is a specialist role, you must hold membership with at least one of the below professional bodies. All students you will be supporting are funded by the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) meaning all candidates providing this role must adhere to the qualification framework set out by the DfE.BACP - The British Association for Counselling and PsychotherapyBPS - British Psychological SocietyHCPC - Health and Care Professions CouncilNCPS - National Counselling and Psychotherapy SocietyNMC - Nursing and Midwifery CouncilSWE - Social Work EnglandSCW - Social Care WalesUMHAN - The University Mental Health Advisers NetworkCOSCA - Counselling and Psychotherapy in ScotlandYou can find a list of all accepted memberships here (pages 8 & 9) along with the required membership level.
Desirable skills include:Experience of working with clients with disabilities and or mental health conditionsExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to identify ways of helping students to build on their learning strengths whilst maintaining a confidential and professional working relationshipPunctuality and reliabilityGood organisational skillsAbility to manage a caseload of studentsBenefits of working with Randstad:We offer flexible working hours - you can select your own schedule!£28 per hour plus accrued holiday pay at £3.38 per hourWorking for the UK's leading provider of non medical help supportAccess to an online timesheet system - meaning quicker turnaround on student approvalsEngaged on a pay as you earn PAYE contractWeekly payment for all approved timesheetsJoin our Support Worker meetings & best practice sessionsFree CPD / elearning included within the registrationFree Employee Assistance HelplineAccess to online discounts hubWorkplace Pension SchemeEntitled to maternity, paternity, adoption and sick leaveRefer a friend scheme - unlimited cap on all successful referrals!Don't just take it from us, here are some testimonials left by our current support workers!
"Randstad is a great place to work - allowing independence freedom and creativity in the way I work"
"My experience with Randstad has been phenomenal"
"Everyone I have spoken to has been incredibly helpful and friendly"
"I have a great work life balance"
We are looking to employ individuals who are really passionate about improving a student's academic journey and strive to provide each student with a high quality level of support.
If this sounds like you and you believe you hold the relevant qualifications and skills for the role, please do not delay in applying!
If you are shortlisted for the role, we will contact you for a short informal chat about the role followed by a formal interview. If you are successful following the interview stage, you will then be taken through the registration process.If you have any questions call the office on and ask to speak to Lewis!
Randstad SWS acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad SWS is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
