Beacon Support Ltd. is recruiting Specialist Mentors - Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) - to support Higher Education students. The position offers flexible hours to work around you while 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 your own caseload while 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 and mental health conditions who require one-on-one support in their higher education studies. As a Specialist Mentor (ASC), you will assist students in learning coping strategies and techniques to overcome their particular disability-related difficulties. The type of support provided is highly specialised, which is reflected in the hourly rate usually awarded for this type of support.
A Specialist Mentor will encourage students to build on their strengths and avoid negativity. Students will be introduced to appropriate interventions designed to develop their confidence and organisational skills. The Specialist Mentor will support students in managing their workload and dealing with issues that impact their studies.
Specialist Mentors must have excellent communication and organisational skills and be flexible to adapt to the changing needs of the students they support. Any specialist support provided will be tailored to the individual student’s needs, setting out clear goals and timescales. Specialist Mentors work with a Mentor Action Plan (MAP) to frame their sessions, ensuring responsibilities and expectations can be negotiated appropriately.
Requirements:
* Ideally, you will have experience working with students in higher or further education.
* This is a specialist role. To support students with Autism Spectrum Conditions, you must hold at least a degree and have received comprehensive training in adult autism.
* Your application should outline training from the following:
o NAS 6 modules and SPELL course
o NAS 6 modules and NADP Working Effectively with Autistic University Students course
o NAS 6 modules and Optimum Mentoring and Study Skills and Strategy Support for autistic and ADHD students in HE course
o NAS 6 modules and in-house/other accredited training for autism in HE
o Optimum course: Autism and ADHD in Higher Education
* OR
* A relevant degree/PG cert (Autism)/Masters (Autism/Disability)
* AND EITHER:
o NAS SPELL course
o NADP Working Effectively with Autistic University Students course
o Optimum Mentoring and Study Skills and Strategy Support for autistic and ADHD students in HE course
o 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 recruits, 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
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