Specialist Mentor

Summary: The Specialist Mentor role involves providing tailored support to university students in Bangor who face mental health challenges. The position requires flexible scheduling for both in-person and online sessions, assisting students throughout the academic year with strategies for organization, time management, and emotional well-being. Candidates must hold membership with recognized professional bodies and maintain confidentiality while addressing individual student needs. The role offers competitive pay and various professional development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist university students with mental health concerns on a 1-2-1 basis.
• Create strategies for organization and time management.
• Help students break down tasks to meet deadlines.
• Support students in achieving a balance between study and daily living.
• Manage anxiety, stress, or low mood in students.
• Prepare students for new experiences and build their confidence.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.
• Address individual student needs in a timely manner.

Key Skills:

• Membership with a recognized professional body (e.g., BACP, BPS, HCPC).
• Experience working with clients with disabilities or mental health conditions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to help students build on their learning strengths.
• Punctuality and reliability.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload of students.

Salary (Rate): £23

City: Bangor

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other