Specialist Mentor Autistic Spectrum Conditions

Specialist ASC Mentor (Disabled Students Allowance – DSA Funded)

Unlock a Rewarding, Flexible Career Supporting University Students

Join Randstad Student Support, the UK’s leading provider of non-medical help support, and make a profound impact on a student’s academic journey. This hybrid role offers unparalleled flexibility and highly competitive compensation.

Key Offer Details:

• Exceptional Hourly Rate: Earn £28 per hour, plus an additional £3.38 per hour in accrued holiday pay.
• Total Flexibility: Select your own working hours to fit your lifestyle.
• Impactful Work: Provide vital one-to-one mentoring to students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and other mental health challenges.

MANDATORY Specialist Role Requirements

This is a specialist, DSA-funded role, meaning all candidates must strictly adhere to the qualification framework set out by the Department for Education (DfE).

You MUST possess the following:

• Undergraduate Degree (Level 6 minimum).
• A recognised Teaching Qualification.
• Extensive Training in Adult Autism, which may include:
  • Option 1: 6 National Autistic Society Modules (Non-Medical Helper package). The modules cover Understanding Autism, Communication, Sensory Experience, Stress and Anxiety, Supporting Families, and Autism and Girls.
  • Option 2: The Optimum Training Course focusing on Autism and ADHD in Higher Education.

A comprehensive list of all accepted training routes (pages 12 – 16) is available here.

What We Look For (Desirable Skills)

• Proven experience working with autistic clients.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to effectively manage a caseload of students.
• A track record of punctuality, reliability, and professional conduct.
• Ability to confidentially identify and leverage a student’s learning strengths.

Randstad Employee Benefits

• Finance & Pay:
  • Weekly payment for all approved timesheets.
  • Engaged on a Pay As You Earn (PAYE) contract.
• Support & Development:
  • Free CPD / eLearning included upon registration.
  • Join our regular Support Worker meetings and best practice sessions.
  • Free Employee Assistance Helpline and access to an online discounts hub.

Flexibility & Security:

• Access to an online timesheet system for quicker student approvals.
• Workplace Pension Scheme.
• Entitlement to maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave.
• Refer a friend scheme with an unlimited cap on all successful referrals.

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