Specialist Mentor - AS in Stoke-on-Trent

Are you seeking a position where you can make a positive impact on the lives of others? Are you passionate about empowering university students with Autism Spectrum Conditions to reach their full potential? Do you value flexibility in your work schedule? If so, the opportunity at Randstad Student Support is an ideal match for your goals!As a Specialist mentor, you will engage on a one-to-one basis with higher education students, serving as their trusted advisor and providing support in areas where they require assistance alongside their studies. This encompasses factors affecting both their personal and academic lives, such as stress management, anxiety, and organisational skills.Responsibilities:As a specialist mentor you will be required to do the following when working one to one with students:Help them to achieve an appropriate balance activities of everyday living and academic related tasksImprove organisational skills such as time managementAssist students in preparing for their deadlines by breaking down tasks into smaller parts for themHelp to manage anxiety and cope with anxiety and stress caused by study related issues and/or everyday living.Help students with reflecting on their own experiencesImprove students confidence by building on their existing strengthsAssist in preparing students for new experiences which they may be nervous going intoWork closely with Randstad ensure any concerns with students are communicated as soon as possibleBehave in a professional and confidential manner at all timesRequirements:This is a specialist role so you must have the following qualifications:Holds a degree ANDSix National Autistic Society (NAS) online training modulesUnderstanding autismAutism and communicationAutism and sensory experienceAutism, stress and anxietyAutism: supporting familiesAutism and GirlsOR a Postgraduate Certificate in AutismBenefits:£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 provider28 days holiday payE-Learning, CPD - useful videos on how to use our platformDedicated team to support youFlexible working - hours that suit you and manage your own caseloadHapi App - discounts and benefits on 100's of companiesRewarding roleDesirableBe an empathetic person who can understand the needs of othersHave experience working with individuals with disabilities / learning difficultiesBe a reliable and responsible mentor to both students and RandstadHave great organisational and time management skillsIf you meet the qualifications for this position and are eager to broaden your experience working with individuals facing specialised learning difficulties, make sure to submit your application for this role!Randstad SWS acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad SWS is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone