Autism Specialist Mentor

1 day ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom UMO Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Autism Specialist Mentor to join our team at UMO. As a Specialist Mentor, you will work closely with students who have a diagnosis of Autism, providing personalized support and guidance to help them succeed in their academic pursuits.

Your primary responsibility will be to provide mentoring to students studying for a qualification at university who have a diagnosis of Autism. You will work closely with students to understand the impact of Autism on their ability to learn and their experience of being a university student. You will also monitor their mental health and have the ability to assess risk, providing an intervention that is supportive, reflective, insightful, and at times practical and motivating.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide mentoring to students studying for a qualification at university who have a diagnosis of Autism.
  • Understand the impact of Autism on the student's ability to learn and their experience of being a university student.
  • Monitor the student's mental health and have the ability to assess risk.
  • Provide an intervention that is supportive, reflective, insightful, and at times practical and motivating.
  • Prevent or alleviate drop out from university.
  • Assist the student's independent learning through 'life skills' support.
  • Encourage the development of personal responsibility and resources within the student to aid their development both in learning and in their emotional life at university.
  • Offer practical ideas and at times study support.
  • Reduce the stresses of the university experience and the emotional experience of learning.
  • Offer feedback to the HEI about the student.
  • Maintain records and keep all student information confidential in accordance with GDPR.
  • Participate in clinical supervision and termly team meetings.
  • Liaise with GPs, referrers, and other professional workers when required.
Requirements
  • An honours degree (in any subject) and must meet the SFE Mandatory Criteria for Band 4 Specialist Mentor – Autism Spectrum Conditions SM-ASC (pages 9 to 11).
  • Experience of working in the area of autism support and a commitment to disability equity.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential together with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • At least 3 years experience in working with young people or adults with AS.
  • High level of competence with methods to apply to working with students with AS conditions.
  • Interest and ability to contribute to professional service development.
  • Ability to form good working relationships with others as well as an ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • A genuine commitment to the development and ethos of UMO involving cooperation among other specialist mentors and professionals.
  • Familiarity with a multi-cultural perspective and experience of working with young people and/or adults from ethnic minority communities.
  • Understanding of the impact of medication on the experience of learning.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive hourly rate of £35/hour (inside M25) and £33/hr (outside M25), as well as a range of benefits including an EAP, supervision, group supervision, sick pay, and holiday pay. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates.

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