Specialist Mentor - Mental Health

Job DescriptionCandidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.University of East AngliaPart time opportunityAre you good at mentoring students? Then Randstad may just have the perfect role for you.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 Nowrich.The role is set to begin at the start of the new academic year 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 mood & Prepare 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 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 relationship & Punctuality and reliabilityGood organisational skills & Ability to manage a caseload of studentsBenefits of working with Randstad:We offer flexible working hours - you can select your own schedule! xjdpvnf 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 contract, Weekly payment for all approved timesheetsJoin our Support Worker meetings & best practice sessionsFree CPD / elearning included within the registrationFree Employee Assistance Helpline, Access to online discounts hub, Workplace Pension SchemeEntitled to maternity, paternity, adoption and sick leaveRefer a friend scheme - unlimited cap on all successful referrals!

Created: 2026-03-21