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Specialist Mentor - Mental Health

Randstad Student Support
Essex Contract GBP 54,600 – 54,600
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Specialist Mentor MH | Mental Health Support |

£28 + £3.38 accrued holiday pay Location: University of Essex

Rate of Pay: £28 per hour + £3.38 accrued holiday pay

Contract: Part-time, with flexible hours

Start Date: September 2026 (for the new 2026/2027 Academic Year)

Are you passionate about supporting students with additional needs? Are you seeking a rewarding role that offers true flexibility to fit around your schedule? If so, Randstad can help you find your next opportunity!

Responsibilities: As a Specialist Mentor, you will work one-on-one with students to provide tailored support.

Your key duties will include:

  • Helping students achieve a healthy balance between daily living activities and academic tasks.

  • Improving organisational skills, including effective time management.

  • Assisting students in preparing for deadlines by breaking down assignments into manageable steps.

  • Supporting students in managing stress and anxiety related to their studies or daily life.

  • Guiding students in reflecting on their personal and academic experiences.

  • Boosting students' confidence by identifying and building upon their existing strengths.

  • Maintaining close communication with Randstad and reporting any student concerns promptly.

  • Upholding the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality at all times.

Requirements: This is a specialist role. You must hold active membership with at least one of the recognised professional organisations at the required level.

Please refer to pages 8 & 9 (Specialist Mentor MH) to verify your eligibility.

Unsure about your membership status? Give us a call on for an informal chat.

Desired Skills & Attributes:

  • High level of empathy and a deep understanding of others' needs.

  • Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities or learning difficulties.

  • Reliable, responsible, and professional demeanour.

  • Excellent personal organisational and time management skills.

Benefits:
  • £31.38 pay per hour (this includes your holiday pay)

  • Potential to win £300 in vouchers if you refer a successful candidate to us!

  • Working with the UK's leading provider

  • E-Learning, CPD - useful videos on how to use our platform

  • Dedicated team to support you

  • Flexible working - hours that suit you and manage your own caseload

If you meet the requirements and would like to expand your experience working with specialist learning difficulties be sure to apply for this role!

Successful applicants will be invited to take part in an interview to discuss suitability for the role.

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