Mental Health Specialist Mentor

Mental Health Specialist Mentor

£28 + £3.38 accrued holiday pay

Part-time, flexible hours

Location: Devon

Start Date: September 2026 (for the new 2026/2027 Academic Year)

Are you passionate about empowering neurodiverse students to achieve their full potential? We are actively seeking a compassionate and highly skilled Mental Health Specialist Mentor to join our student support team. This is a vital, high-priority role where you will make a tangible difference in the academic and personal journeys of our students. We are looking to expedite the hiring process and welcome qualified professionals to apply immediately.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement personalized support plans tailored to the unique needs of neurodiverse students.

• Provide expert mental health guidance and counseling to help students navigate academic and personal challenges.

• Collaborate closely with university staff to foster a holistic, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

• Maintain accurate and confidential student records while contributing to ongoing service improvement initiatives.

• Stay at the forefront of the field by keeping updated on the latest best practices in mental health support.

Qualifications

• Active professional body registration (e.g., BACP, BPS, HCPC, NCPS, NMC, SWE, SCW, UMHAN, or COSCA).

• Proven experience in supporting the mental health needs of students.

• Strong background in working with neurodiverse individuals and proficiency in mentoring techniques.

• Excellent communication skills with a commitment to inclusivity.

• Bachelor's degree is highly advantageous.

Employment Details

• Salary: £28 + £3.38 accrued holiday pay
• Schedule: Part-time, flexible hours
• Location: Bath Spa University

To Apply

Are you ready to embark on this rewarding journey? We are eager to hear from you. Please submit your application by clicking on apply. For any inquiries regarding this position, please contact us at [phone removed].

skills

background in care,counselling,empathy,good written communication,grammar,in-depth knowledge of specific disability,listening,managing case-loads,multitasking,one-to-one support,oral communication,presentation,scribe,spelling,time management,working with students,written communication

qualifications

university

education

a-level,bachelors degree