specialist mentor - mental health academic support worker.

Are you looking for a rewarding career? Do you want a role that allows you to help individuals achieve their academic goals? If so, we have the perfect role for you...Randstad Student & Worker Support are recruiting a Specialist One to One Study Skills Support Tutor to work with Students in Sheffield.We are looking for support workers to help students at universities within Sheffield. We have long-term relationships with the universities in and around Sheffield and work alongside them to provide specialist support to students with disabilities. You will be joining a team of other independent support workers to support students across the different campuses of each university.BenefitsFlexible working hours - you choose your own hours28 days holiday pay pro rata - perfect for the summer holidays and Christmas breaks!Competitive hourly pay rateWorking for the UK's largest provider of Non-Medical Help (NMH) supportResponsibilitiesYou will be expected to:Provide individual support to students with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)Support students in time management, assignment planning, research and comprehension skills, etc.Set clear aims and objectives with students and support students to meet these objectivesWork closely with Randstad to ensure any concerns are addressed in a timely mannerAct professionally and in a confidential manner within your role at all timesRequirementsThis is a specialist role, so it is essential you hold a professional membership with one of the following:The Professional Association of Teachers of Students with Specific Learning Difficulties (PATOSS) - Full or associate membership British Dyslexia Association (BDA) - Full professional membership The Association of Dyslexia Specialists in Higher Education (ADSHE) - Professional membership Dyslexia Guildo Associate Member (ADG) o Associate Member (ADG FE/HE) o Member (MDG) Further skills/requirements include:Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to identify ways of helping students to build on their learning strengths whilst maintaining a confidential and professional working relationshipAccurate spelling and grammar skillsPunctuality and reliabilityGood organisational skills If you feel this is the opportunity for you and have the desire to make a real difference, then please apply online today.If you would like more information on the role then please email Nicole Greaves at Randstad Student Support on 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.

Are you looking for a flexible role that allows you to work-part time around all of your other commitments? We are looking for people who can make a difference to the lives of students through providing Specialist Note-Taking support and/or Study Assistant Support.Randstad Student Support is recruiting for Specialist Note Takers, Manual Notetakers and Study Assistants to work with students at the Sheffield Hallam and other Higher Education institutions in the area.The Specialist Notetaking role will require you to attend lectures and provide specialist notes for students who have a visual or hearing impairment. The study assistant role can include helping students around campus who have a visual imparement or physical disability and/or taking manual hand written notes for the student. Both of these roles require experienced typing skills, good handwriting, good attention to detail and experience with supporting students.We are looking for the right individuals to start supporting students as soon as possible.Please note: this is a Specialist Note Taker role. To do this role, you will need to be able to type a minimum of 45 words per minute and will have to carry out a short online training session provided by Randstad.Benefits:Flexible working hours28 days holiday pay pro rata - perfect for the summer holidays and Christmas breaksCompetitive hourly pay rate, plus your benefits such as holidaysWorking for the UK's leading provider - you're in safe handsImproving your knowledge for free by being a part of higher education lecturesResponsibilities:To provide note-taking support to students with disabilities/mental health conditions. Your responsibilities can include any of the following:Producing accurate notes for lectures, seminars/tutorials and group tasks on your laptop or for manual notetaking, on paperTo review notes at the end of the lecture and ensure they are in a suitable format for the student to access effectivelyTo maintain a professional role as a support assistant and be aware of the need to maintain this professional relationship with the student at all timesTo act in the best interests of learners at all times whilst also working within the policies and procedures of the institutionTo help students around campus and/or to/from their mode of transport to the lecture or seminar roomYou will work closely with Randstad regarding the needs of individual students, and to ensure that any concerns are addressed in a timely manner. You will be expected to 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:Accurate spelling and typing skillsPunctuality and reliabilityYou will need to be able to work quickly and under time restrictionsGood organisational skillsIdeally you will have experience in working with specific learning difficulties individuals in higher or further educationConclusion:If you are interested in this rewarding role supporting students in Higher Education and you meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you!Please apply online today.If you would like more information on the role then please contact Nicole Greaves on 0161 247 8800 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.