Specialist Mental Health Mentor

Students who struggle to learn at university due to a variety of specific learning difficulties can receive support from a Specialist Mentor. We are now seeking Specialist Mentors in Belfast to assist university students in the city, starting in September 2025.

Because of the nature of the position, all selected candidates must be able to visit Queens University Belfast or the University of Ulster and provide flexible scheduling for both in-person and online sessions in order to accommodate student preferences.

As a Specialist Mentor, you would be a trusted advisor for students. You will be required to assist students throughout the full academic year. You will help students to reflect on their experiences in study as well as introducing strategies to overcome certain barriers.

As a Specialist Mentor you will support students on a 1-2-1 basis to:

Create strategies around organisation and time management

Break down tasks to meet deadlines

Achieve an appropriate balance in study and daily living

Manage anxiety, stress or low mood

Prepare for new experiences

Build on confidence and strengths to become an independent learner

Whilst working for Randstad the needs of individual students should be taken into consideration case by case and you should ensure that any concerns are addressed in a timely manner. It is expected that you would act professionally and maintain confidentiality within your role at all times, sharing all relevant information with Randstad to ensure the best possible service to your students.

Desirable skills include:

Experience of working with clients with disabilities and or mental health conditions

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to identify ways of helping students to build on their learning strengths whilst maintaining a confidential and professional working relationship

Punctuality and reliability

Good organisational skills

Ability to manage a caseload of students

Benefits of working with Randstad:

We offer flexible working hours - you can select your own schedule!

£28 per hour plus accrued holiday pay

Working for the UK's leading provider of non medical help support

Access to an online time sheet system - meaning quicker turnaround on student approvals

Engaged on a pay as you earn PAYE contract

Weekly payment for all approved time sheets

Join our Support Worker meetings & best practice sessions

For exceptional candidates, support may be given to meet the mandatory criteria with regard to supporting students with Autism (eg. access to the required NAS modules).

All Specialist Mentors working at Bangor University are given access to the university's digital and library services.

Paid Supervision and for attending Mentor Forums.

Access to bookable rooms on site (free charge).

Paid CPD opportunities

If the above interests you then get in touch today!