Randstad Education

Specialist Mentor (SM-MH)

St Andrews KY16 9AJ

Key information

Pay
£28 to £28 an hour
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Contract
Posted date
28 Oct 2026
Closing date
4 Nov 2026

About this role

Specialist Mental Health Mentor

Flexible, Hybrid Role Supporting UK St Andrew's University Students

Unlock a Rewarding Career

Competitive Pay & Total Flexibility

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Exceptional Compensation

Earn £28 per hour plus an additional £3.38 per hour in accrued holiday pay.

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Flexible Scheduling

Choose your own working hours to fit your lifestyle.

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Hybrid Model

Deliver vital 1-to-1 support through a mix of in-person sessions at local universities/colleges and convenient online sessions, meeting student preferences.

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Impactful Work

Join the UK's leading provider of non-medical help support. Randstad Student Support is actively recruiting highly motivated Specialist Mentors to work with students who have disabilities or mental health conditions at Universities and Colleges. You will serve as a trusted advisor, supporting students throughout the academic year (starting at the new academic year/September), helping them reflect on their study experiences and implement strategies to overcome barriers.

Your Role in

Student Success (1-to-1 Support)

You will empower students to build confidence and become independent learners by focusing on key development areas

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Creating effective strategies for organisation and time management.Breaking down academic tasks to ensure deadlines are met.

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Helping students achieve a healthy balance between their study commitments and daily living.

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Introducing management techniques for anxiety, stress, or low mood, and preparing them for new experiences.

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Building on personal strengths to promote self-sufficiency.

Essential Role Requirements

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Ability to travel to local university or college sites to offer required in-person sessions.

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Commitment to acting professionally, maintaining confidentiality, and addressing all concerns promptly.

What

We Look For (Desirable Skills)

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Proven experience working with clients who have disabilities and/or mental health conditions.

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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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Strong organisational skills and the ability to effectively manage a caseload of students.

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Demonstrated punctuality, reliability, and professional conduct.

Comprehensive Benefits with Randstad

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Quick Payments

Weekly payment for all approved timesheets on a PAYE contract, facilitated by an online timesheet system for quicker student approvals.

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Professional Development

Free Continuing Professional Development (CPD) / eLearning is included upon registration.

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Support Network

Join our regular Support Worker meetings and best practice sessions.

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Employee Well-being

Access a Free Employee Assistance Helpline, online discounts hub, and the Workplace Pension Scheme.

Security

Entitlement to maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave.

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Incentives

Take advantage of our "Refer a friend" scheme with an unlimited cap on all successful referrals

Requirements

You must hold active membership with a relevant professional body (as listed in our standard compliance framework

here

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Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are ready to help students succeed, apply today! Please send your updated CV to

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We look forward to hearing from you!