North East NMH are looking for Specialist Mentors to work in person across universities in Leeds.
Fully flexible working pattern – you decide how many hours per week you’d like to work and where you can travel to.
We offer a supportive working environment with experienced and knowledgeable management as we have worked in these roles ourselves for over 15 years. We value your experience and qualifications, which is why we offer high rates of pay.
We’re looking for people who are professional, empathetic and flexible, preferably with experience of working with DSA-funded students in HE environments.
Responsibilities:
Work in a person-centred manner, with sensitivity, empathy and unconditional positive regard, adapting your support to the student’s requirements and communication style.
Manage your own time and workload independently.
Maintain professional boundaries and adhere to confidentiality, data protection and code of conduct requirements.
Support students to overcome any barriers that their conditions are posing to them achieving academic success, whilst highlighting and harnessing their strengths.
All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and have a current DBS check.
The requirements are as follows:
Specialist Mentor (SM-ASC)
Educated to degree level
Experience of working with autistic students and students with ADHD
Relevant qualification or willingness to obtain this through Optimum Student Support training course: Autism and ADHD in Higher Education: Recognising and addressing the barriers through Non-Medical Helper (NMH) Mentoring and Study Skills Strategies
OR all National Autistic Society Core Modules and the necessary additional requirements noted in this matrix:
https://www.practitioners.slc.co.uk/media/1987/final-nmh-qualifications-matrix-july2023.pdf
Specialist Mentor (SM-MH)
Educated to degree level and membership of a mental health related professional body such as BACP, SWE, HCPC, Graduate member (GMBPsS), etc.
For BPS Chartered and Graduate members, the following is required: a) A postgraduate qualification in mental health (an undergraduate degree in mental health is not acceptable. The qualification must be a postgraduate degree in mental health); and b) 30 hours of mental health relevant continuous professional development (CPD) annually; and c) engagement in supervision.
For the full list of professional memberships applicable for this role please go to https://www.practitioners.slc.co.uk/media/1987/final-nmh-qualifications-matrix-july2023.pdf
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Freelance, Zero hours contract
Pay: £34.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leeds (Yorkshire and Humber Region)
