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Bishop Grosseteste University (Lincoln)
Part time
£28 per hour
Specialist Mentor - Bishop Grosseteste University (Lincoln)Randstad Student Support is seeking passionate and qualified Specialist Mentors to work with autistic students at Bishop Grosseteste University in Lincoln. This is a hybrid role, requiring both in-person and online sessions to accommodate student preferences. Successful candidates must be able to travel to the university.
Role Responsibilities:As a Specialist Mentor, you will provide 1-on-1 support to students throughout the academic year, guiding them in:
- Understanding academic requirements
- Developing time management and organizational skills
- Breaking down tasks to meet deadlines
- Managing anxiety, stress, or low mood
- Preparing for new experiences
- Building confidence and independence as a learner
This specialist role demands specific qualifications and training aligned with the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) framework set by the DfE. Candidates must:
- Hold a minimum of an undergraduate degree (level 6).
- Have completed extensive training in adult autism. This includes either:
- 6 National Autistic Society Modules (non-medical helper package)
- OR The Optimum Training Course: Autism and ADHD in Higher Education: Recognising and addressing the barriers through Non-Medical Helper (NMH) Mentoring and Study Skills Strategies.
- Experience working with autistic clients
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Punctuality and reliability
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to manage a caseload of students
- Flexible working hours
- £28 per hour + £3.38 per hour accrued holiday pay
- Work for the UK's leading provider of non-medical help support
- Online timesheet system
- PAYE contract with weekly payments
- Free CPD/eLearning
- Access to online discounts
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave benefits
- Refer-a-friend scheme
If you're passionate about supporting students' academic journeys and possess the necessary qualifications, apply now! Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an informal chat, followed by a formal interview and registration process.
Please submit your CV to:
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