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.
Your Role in Student Success (1-to-1 Support):
You will empower students to build confidence and become independent learners by focusing on key development areas:
Creating effective strategies for organisation and time management.Breaking down academic tasks to ensure deadlines are met.
Helping students achieve a healthy balance between their study commitments and daily living.
Introducing management techniques for anxiety, stress, or low mood, and preparing them for new experiences.
Building on personal strengths to promote self-sufficiency.Essential Role Requirements:
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: 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).
What We Look For (Desirable Skills):
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.Comprehensive Benefits with Randstad:
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 referralsIf you have the above skills and are interested in adding good deeds in your life by supporting students with their Higher Education please apply now or send a copy of your CV to
Salary description
£28.00 - £28.00 per hour