Job Description

Beacon Support Ltd. are recruiting Specialist Mentors - Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) - to support Higher Education students. The position offers flexible hours to work around you, whilst helping to make a difference to students' educational experiences.

Benefits:

30 - 40 per hour, plus a generous holiday entitlement
Thorough induction training and staff development A dynamic CPD programme with regular training events, including ADHD and ASC training Autonomy to manage own case load whilst still having ready access to a support manager Being part of a professional and caring team for joined up working Access to resources and peer support
We have students with disabilities/mental health conditions who require one to one support in their higher education studies. As a Specialist Mentor (ASC) you will assist students to learn coping strategies and techniques to overcome their particular disability-related difficulties. The type of support professional Specialist Mentors provide is highly specialised, which is reflected in the hourly rate usually awarded for this type of support.

A Specialist Mentor will encourage a student to build on their strengths and avoid negativity. The student will be introduced to appropriate interventions designed to develop their confidence and organisational skills. The Specialist Mentor will support the student in managing their workload and dealing with issues that impact upon study.

Specialist Mentors have excellent communication skills, organisational skills and flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the students they are supporting. Any specialist support provided will be tailored to the student's individual needs, setting out clear goals and timescales. Specialist Mentors work with a Mentor Action Plan (MAP) to framework their sessions so that responsibilities and expectations can be negotiated appropriately. As each student's needs are different, sessions are tailored to suit specific individual requirements.

Requirements:

Ideally you will have experience of working with students in higher or further education.

This is a specialist role. To support students with Autism Spectrum Conditions you must also hold a degree at minimum, and have had comprehensive training in adult autism.

Your application should therefore outline training from the following:

NAS 6 modules and SPELL course

NAS 6 modules and NADP Working Effectively with Autistic University Students course

NAS 6 modules and Optimum Mentoring and Study Skills and Strategy Support for autistic and ADHD students in HE course

NAS 6 modules and in-house/other accredited training for autism in HE

Optimum course: Autism and ADHD in Higher Education

OR

A relevant degree/PG cert (Autism)/Masters (Autism/Disability)

AND EITHER:

NAS SPELL course

NADP Working Effectively with Autistic University Students course

Optimum Mentoring and Study Skills and Strategy Support for autistic and ADHD students in HE course

In-house/other accredited training for autism in HE

Unfortunately, we are not able to respond to any telephone queries regarding the role. Any requests for additional information can be submitted by email with your CV.

This is a fixed term/rolling contract.

As Beacon Support regularly recruit, applicants' information will be kept on file so that we can contact potential candidates about other opportunities arising during the year.

Beacon Support Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer.

Collection of any personal data from your application will be compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We ask for personal information from job applicants to assist with our recruitment process. Personal information will be collected from CVs submitted and may be held on manual or computer systems. Requested data is job-related only and used to screen candidates and judge their suitability to progress to interview by staff responsible for recruitment within our company only. Candidates considered for interview will be contacted within 30 days. If you are unsuccessful, your data will be held on file for the duration of the current academic year whilst opportunities arise, at which point we will delete your data unless you request otherwise. Requests about accessing personal data held and deletion or amendment will be responded to within one month.

Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract

Pay: 30.00-40.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension
Education:

Bachelor's (required)
Experience:

HE or FE mentoring: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

autism training (see list) (preferred)
Work Location: In person