Are you passionate about empowering university students to thrive academically?
Randstad Student Support is seeking dedicated Specialist Mentors to assist students with disabilities or mental health conditions in Dundee. In this rewarding role, you'll provide personalized support to help students overcome academic challenges and achieve success.
Role Highlights:
- Start Date: As soon as possible
- Flexibility: Hybrid model with both in-person and online sessions
- Impact: Make a real difference in students' lives
As a Specialist Mentor, you will:
- Help students develop organization and time management strategies
- Break down tasks to meet deadlines
- Balance study and daily living
- Manage anxiety and stress
- Build confidence for independent learning
Requirements: To apply, you must be a member of one of the following professional bodies, as the role is funded by the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA):
- 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
Join us in shaping the future of students and supporting their academic journey!
Desirable skills include: Experience of working with clients with disabilities and or mental health conditions
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Relevant professional body memberships Ability to identify ways of helping students to build on their learning strengths whilst maintaining a confidential and professional working relationship
Punctuality and reliability
Good organisational skills
Ability to manage a caseload of students
Benefits of working with Randstad: We offer flexible working hours - you can select your own schedule!
'Pay rate of £28-£30'
Working for the UK's leading provider of non medical help support
Access to an online timesheet 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 / elearning 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!
If this sounds like you and you believe you hold the relevant qualifications and skills for the role, please do not delay in applying!
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.
You can always get in touch with me, Vivina Joshna on or email if you have any!