Specialist Mentor

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Would you like to support the academic progress of students with barriers to learning? Are you experienced in working professionally with adults or young people in a supportive role?  Do you have active listening skills? 

As a specialist mentor you will be responsible for providing mentoring to students with various and sometimes complex conditions including mental health conditions, communication or organisation difficulties and medical conditions. You may also be qualified to mentor students with Autism Spectrum Conditions.

You will build professional working relationships with a case load of students combining a person-centred approach with an understanding of the student’s condition, to support students with their academic progress. You will have experience of Higher Education and supporting and directing students that may be in distress.

You will have:

Membership of a professional body as recognised within the “DfE Mandatory Criteria” for Specialist Mentors – Mental Health (MH) document available to download from final-nmh-qualifications-matrix-july2023.pdf (slc.co.uk).  The details of accepted professional membership bodies are on p8 to 10.

Or/ and

Qualifications and training as recognised within the “DfE Mandatory Criteria” for Specialist Mentors – Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) document available to download from final-nmh-qualifications-matrix-july2023.pdf (slc.co.uk) The details of accepted qualifications and training are on p10 & 11.

The University will reimburse you for professional body fees and some relevant CPD.

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

What we offer in return

26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) –that’s 42 days a year!Generous pension scheme plus life assurance.Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Lucy Neville, Support Worker Team Manager 

Email: l.neville@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 02 Apr 2025

Section: Administrative and Clerical Support

Salary: p.a. pro rata Hourly rate (£15.19) plus an additional 25% uplift for role related administration tasks. You will also receive payment for holidays.