Specialist Mentor

6 months ago


Winchester, United Kingdom Beacon Support Full time

Beacon Support Ltd. are recruiting Specialist Mentors - Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) - to support Higher Education students. The position offers flexible hours to work around you, whilst helping to make a difference to students’ educational experiences.

**Benefits**:

- £30 - £40 per hour, plus a generous holiday entitlement
- Thorough induction training and staff development
- A dynamic CPD programme with regular training events, including ADHD and ASC training
- Autonomy to manage own case load whilst still having ready access to a support manager
- Being part of a professional and caring team for joined up working
- Access to resources and peer support

We have students with disabilities/mental health conditions who require one to one support in their higher education studies. As a Specialist Mentor (ASC) you will assist students to learn coping strategies and techniques to overcome their particular disability-related difficulties. The type of support professional Specialist Mentors provide is highly specialised, which is reflected in the hourly rate usually awarded for this type of support.

A Specialist Mentor will encourage a student to build on their strengths and avoid negativity. The student will be introduced to appropriate interventions designed to develop their confidence and organisational skills. The Specialist Mentor will support the student in managing their workload and dealing with issues that impact upon study.

Specialist Mentors have excellent communication skills, organisational skills and flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the students they are supporting. Any specialist support provided will be tailored to the student’s individual needs, setting out clear goals and timescales. Specialist Mentors work with a Mentor Action Plan (MAP) to framework their sessions so that responsibilities and expectations can be negotiated appropriately. As each student’s needs are different, sessions are tailored to suit specific individual requirements.

**Requirements**:

- Ideally you will have experience of working with students in higher or further education.

**This is a specialist role. To support students with Autism Spectrum Conditions you must also hold a degree at minimum, and have had comprehensive training in adult autism.**
- NAS 6 modules and SPELL course
- NAS 6 modules and NADP Working Effectively with Autistic University Students course
- NAS 6 modules and Optimum Mentoring and Study Skills and Strategy Support for autistic and ADHD students in HE course
- NAS 6 modules and in-house/other accredited training for autism in HE
- Optimum course: Autism and ADHD in Higher Education

OR

A relevant degree/PG cert (Autism)/Masters (Autism/Disability)

AND EITHER:

- NAS SPELL course
- NADP Working Effectively with Autistic University Students course
- Optimum Mentoring and Study Skills and Strategy Support for autistic and ADHD students in HE course
- In-house/other accredited training for autism in HE

This is a fixed term/rolling contract.

Beacon Support Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer.

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

Pay: £30.00-£40.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (required)

**Experience**:

- HE or FE mentoring: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- autism training (see list) (preferred)

Work Location: In person


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