Randstad Specialist Mentors assist undergraduates in overcoming barriers to learning brought on by a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, borderline personality disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Randstad Specialist Mentors assist undergraduates in overcoming barriers to learning brought on by a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, borderline personality disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Due to the nature of this 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:
Whilst 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 Psychotherapy
BPS - British Psychological Society
HCPC - Health and Care Professions Council
NCPS - National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
NMC - Nursing and Midwifery Council
SWE - Social Work England
SCW - Social Care Wales
UMHAN - The University Mental Health Advisers Network
COSCA - Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland
You can find a list of all accepted memberships here (pages 8 & 9) along with the required membership level.
Desirable skills include:
Benefits 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 hour
Working for the UK's leading provider of non medical help support
Access to an online time sheet system - meaning quicker turnaround on student approvals
Engaged on a pay as you earn PAYE contract
Weekly payment for all approved timesheets
Join our Support Worker meetings & best practice sessions
Free CPD / E-learning included within the registration
Free Employee Assistance Helpline
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!
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 apply now or send a copy of your CV
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 0161 247 8800 and ask for Rhianne.
Randstad Student & Worker Support acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Student & Worker Support is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Randstad Specialist Mentors assist undergraduates in overcoming barriers to learning brought on by a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, borderline personality disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
We are currently recruiting for Specialist Mentors in Oxford to work with students who have disabilities or mental health conditions studying at Universities and/or Colleges. The role is set to begin at the start of the new academic year - 1st September 2024 and is a hybrid role.
Due to the nature of this 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.
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As a Specialist Mentor you will support students on a 1-2-1 basis to:
Whilst 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 Psychotherapy
BPS - British Psychological Society
HCPC - Health and Care Professions Council
NCPS - National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
NMC - Nursing and Midwifery Council
SWE - Social Work England
SCW - Social Care Wales
UMHAN - The University Mental Health Advisers Network
COSCA - Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland
You can find a list of all accepted memberships here (pages 8 & 9) along with the required membership level.
Desirable skills include:
Benefits 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 hour
Working for the UK's leading provider of non medical help support
Access to an online time sheet system - meaning quicker turnaround on student approvals
Engaged on a pay as you earn PAYE contract
Weekly payment for all approved timesheets
Join our Support Worker meetings & best practice sessions
Free CPD / E-learning included within the registration
Free Employee Assistance Helpline
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!
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 apply now or send a copy of your CV
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 0161 247 8800 and ask for Rhianne.
Randstad Student & Worker Support acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Student & Worker Support is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
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