Specialist Mentor - Mental Health

Overview

Specialist Mental Health Mentor:
Flexible, Hybrid Role Supporting Students at Abertay University.

Unlock a Rewarding Career:
Competitive Pay & Total Flexibility.

Exceptional Compensation:
Earn £28 per hour plus an additional £3.38 per hour in accrued holiday pay.

Flexible Scheduling:
Choose your own working hours to fit your lifestyle.

Hybrid Model:
Deliver vital 1-to-1 support through a mix of in-person sessions at local universities/colleges and convenient online sessions, meeting student preferences.

Impactful Work:
Join the UK's leading provider of non-medical help support. Randstad Student Support is actively recruiting highly motivated Specialist Mentors to work with students who have disabilities or mental health conditions at Universities and Colleges. You will serve as a trusted advisor, supporting students throughout the academic year (starting at the new academic year/September), helping them reflect on their study experiences and implement strategies to overcome barriers.

• Empower students to build confidence and become independent learners by focusing on key development areas.
• Create effective strategies for organisation and time management; break down academic tasks to ensure deadlines are met.
• Help students achieve a healthy balance between their study commitments and daily living.
• Introduce management techniques for anxiety, stress, or low mood, and prepare them for new experiences.
• Build on personal strengths to promote self-sufficiency.

• Ability to travel to local university or college sites to offer required in-person sessions.
• Commitment to acting professionally, maintaining confidentiality, and addressing all concerns promptly.
• Counselling & Therapy qualifications: BACP (Registered/Accredited), BABCP (Full), BPC, NCPS (Accredited), UKCP (Full), COSCA, ISPC, IACP, ACP, or ACC.
• Psychology: BPS (Chartered/Graduate with PG degree & CPD) or HCPC (Practitioner Psychologist).
• Nursing & Healthcare: NMC (Mental Health/Psychiatric Nurse), GMC (Psychiatry), or HCPC (Arts/Occupational Therapist).
• Social Work & Support:
  Social Worker (SWE / SCW / NISCC) or UMHAN (Accredited Practitioner).
• Addiction Support: NCAC (Addiction Professionals).

• Proven experience working with clients who have disabilities and/or mental health conditions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to effectively manage a caseload of students.
• Demonstrated punctuality, reliability, and professional conduct.

• Quick Payments:
  Weekly payment for all approved time sheets on a PAYE contract, facilitated by an online time sheet system for quicker student approvals.
• Professional Development:
  Free Continuing Professional Development (CPD) / eLearning is included upon registration.
• Support Network:
  Join our regular Support Worker meetings and best practice sessions.
• Employee Well-being:
  Access a Free Employee Assistance Helpline, online discounts hub, and the Workplace Pension Scheme.
• Security:
  Entitlement to maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave.
• Incentives:
  
  Take advantage of our "Refer a friend" scheme with an unlimited cap on all successful referrals.