Specialist Mentor

3 weeks ago


Lancaster, United Kingdom Greenway Support Group Full time

**We are looking for Specialist Mentors (Mental Health)**

Mentors work with students on a one-to-one basis addressing the barriers to learning created by an impairment e.g. mental health or autism spectrum conditions. Examples of these barriers include, coping with anxiety and stress, how to deal with concentration difficulties, time management, and creating a suitable work-life balance. Mentors are not advocates or counsellors; their role is to promote independent learning as well as empowering the student to manage their work load, especially during times of transition.

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**
- To support allocated students on a 1:1 basis with the practical impact of their mental health difficulties on their academic experience.
- To deliver focused interventions depending on student concerns and to build confidence and motivate your students to attend their timetabled sessions and undertake the independent study required to complete their course
- To have knowledge and appreciation of the range of activities, courses, opportunities, organisations and individuals that could be drawn upon to provide additional support for students and encourage independence
- To work closely with the line manager to be responsible for the monitoring and evaluation of the impact support has on student attendance, retention, achievement and progression.
- Keep accurate records of work done with students
- Make effective use of supervision to ensure good practice in providing safe and effective support.

**Mandatory Requirements**:

- You must hold a Degree **OR **be registered to a relevant Professional Body
- You must be DBS registered through the online DBS update service **OR** through having obtained a DBS certificate within 3 months **OR **be willing to obtain one.
- An in-depth knowledge of how disabilities affect areas of learning.
- The skills to help students make use of their strengths and overcome barriers to learning.
- Experience of using therapeutic interventions e.g. CBT, person-centered counselling, sleep hygiene, relaxation techniques.

**Other Information**:

- You must be eligible to work in the UK
- Must provide a current basic DBS check.
- Must be able to support students on campus and remotely

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract, Zero hours contract

**Salary**: £30.00-£32.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Lancaster: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lancaster

Reference ID: GWMENTOR1


  • Specialist Mentor

    1 month ago


    Lancaster, United Kingdom First Class Support Full time

    **Specialist Mentor for Autistic Spectrum** **First Class Support** provides academic support to students in receipt of disabled student allowance (DSA). We pride ourselves on only employing First Class Support Workers that are passionate about making a difference to the lives of students studying higher education courses across the UK. We are currently...

  • Behaviour Mentor

    6 hours ago


    Lancaster, Lancashire, United Kingdom Tradewind Recruitment Full time

    Tradewind are recruiting! Are you a Behaviour Mentor who enjoys looking for a new role in Bolton? I am currently recruiting for a confident Behaviour Mentor or Teaching Assistant to work within the SEN department of a secondary school in Bolton for a full-time role from January 2023 or sooner if possible. The role is offered initially on a temporary...


  • Lancaster, Lancashire, United Kingdom Randstad Student Support Full time

    Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of university students? If you're passionate about mentoring, have a track record of helping individuals with diverse abilities, and are looking for a fulfilling role with great benefits, your search stops here! Send in your application now and bec...


  • Lancaster, Lancashire, United Kingdom Randstad Student Support Full time

    Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of university students? If you're passionate about mentoring, have a track record of helping individuals with diverse abilities, and are looking for a fulfilling role with great benefits, your search stops here! Send in your application now and bec...

  • Specialist Mentor

    6 days ago


    Lancaster, Lancashire, United Kingdom Randstad Student Support Full time

    Looking for a position where you can make a meaningful difference in people's lives? Are you passionate about supporting university students with Autism Spectrum Conditions to thrive? Do you prioritise having a flexible work schedule? If this sounds like you, the opportunity at Randstad Student Supp...

  • Specialist Mentor

    6 days ago


    Lancaster, Lancashire, United Kingdom Randstad Student Support Full time

    Looking for a position where you can make a meaningful difference in people's lives? Are you passionate about supporting university students with Autism Spectrum Conditions to thrive? Do you prioritise having a flexible work schedule? If this sounds like you, the opportunity at Randstad Student Supp...


  • Lancaster, United Kingdom Ministry of Justice Full time

    **Business Administrator Specialist (BAS) - BAS: Senior Case Administrator OMU - 70680** **£28,477** **Lancaster**: **Overview of the job** This is an Administrative job in an establishment. This role is particularly designed for Local Establishments with a high churn. **Summary** This role acts as a Senior Case Administrator reporting direct to the...


  • Lancaster, United Kingdom HM Prison & Probation Service Full time

    **Details**: **Reference number**: - 267422**Salary**: - £28,477**Job grade**: - Executive Officer- Band 4**Contract type**: - Permanent**Type of role**: - Administration / Corporate Support**Working pattern**: - Flexible working, Full-time**Number of jobs available**: - 1Contents Location About the job **Benefits**: Things you need to...


  • Lancaster, United Kingdom University of Cumbria Full time

    **Institute of Education**: **Location**: - Lancaster**Starting Salary**: - £36,333 with incremental progression to £40,745 (pro rata)**Post Type**: - Part Time**Hours per Week**: - 7.4**Contract Type**: - Fixed Term - Ends 31/07/2025**Release Date**: - Monday 26 June 2023**Closing Date**: - 23.59 hours BST on Monday 10 July 2023**Interview...

  • Structural Engineer

    2 days ago


    Lancaster, United Kingdom Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD Full time

    Structural Engineer required to join their consultancy based in Lancaster. The core purpose of this role is to ensure that best Structural Engineering design practices are applied within the office. This position would suit a recently Structural Engineer with a good breadth of experience in the Consultancy sector with at least 3 years' experience within...


  • Lancaster, United Kingdom Novus Full time

    Are you currently working in education and looking for a new challenge? Are you passionate about making a difference in learners' lives? Would you like the opportunity to teach smaller group sizes so that your delivery can have a greater impact? Do you want a rewarding career with opportunities for progression where you will experience genuine job...


  • Lancaster, United Kingdom Novus Full time

    Job description Are you currently working in education and looking for a new challenge? Are you passionate about making a difference in learners’ lives? Would you like the opportunity to teach smaller group sizes so that your delivery can have a greater impact? Do you want a rewarding career with opportunities for progression where you will experience...

  • Structural Engineer

    13 hours ago


    Lancaster, United Kingdom Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD Full time

    Structural Engineer required to join their consultancy based in Lancaster. The core purpose of this role is to ensure that best Structural Engineering design practices are applied within the office. This position would suit a recently Structural Engineer with a good breadth of experience in the Consultancy sector with at least 3 years' experience within...

  • Field Care Supervisor

    4 weeks ago


    Lancaster, United Kingdom Home Instead Full time

    **Job Description**: Primary Duties - Support care consultations, service reviews and completing client support plans. - Conduct staff supervisions and client QA’s. - Create, update and audit client care plans and assist with digital care planning. - Maintain accurate client and Care Pro records on Home Instead software and People Planner. - Conduct client...

  • Remote CBT Therapist

    4 weeks ago


    Lancaster, Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    To provide high quality CBT to children, young people and adults who present with an eating disorder, including those with a degree of complexity. To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of team policies and procedure. To provide clinical supervision and mentoring to cognitive behavioural therapists and trainees,...

  • Care Assistant

    2 days ago


    Lancaster, United Kingdom Cera Care Full time

    Discover a rewarding career at Cera as a Care Assistant in Lancaster. This opportunity requires you to live locally, be a driver with a car and you must already be based in the UK with right to work status. These are mandatory requirements to apply. Whether you've already worked in social care, been caring for a vulnerable loved one, or you dedicate your...


  • Lancaster, United Kingdom Azets Full time

    Audit & Assurance Senior Employer Location Lancaster, Lancashire (GB) Salary DOE Closing date 12 Mar 2024 View more Sector Salary band Hours Where will they be working? You need to or to save a job. Job Details Newly qualified and want the flexibility to decide your next career move?; Interested in working with an industry varied client...


  • Lancaster, Lancashire, United Kingdom mydentist Full time

    Here at {my}dentist, we are pleased to announce an exciting new opportunity for Dental Clinical Supervisors to support a first of its kind training scheme in the North West of England. Working from one of our Enhanced Training Practices in Lancaster area, you will be joining an established team of clinical supervisors and supporting a group of overseas...

  • Clinical Supervisor

    2 days ago


    Lancaster, Lancashire, United Kingdom mydentist Full time

    Clinical Supervisor We are looking for a Clinical Supervisor to join our practice team in Lancaster. Here at {my}dentist, we are pleased to announce an exciting new opportunity for Dental Clinical Supervisors to support a first of its kind training scheme in the North West of England. Working from one of our Enhanced Training Practices in Lancaster area,...


  • Lancaster, Lancashire, United Kingdom BAE Systems (New) Full time

    Performing requirements, design and implementation, qualification and test tasks Adherence to relevant engineering practices Honours degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant STEM subject (Physics, Mathematics, Electronic/Electrical Engineering, System Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computational Modelling), or conversant...