Falmouth University

Falmouth University

Specialist Mentor (Non Medical Helper - Mental Health and/or ASC)

About The Role

We are seeking Specialist Mentors to support the academic progress of students at both Falmouth University and University of Exeter (Cornwall campuses).

This role involves providing mentoring to students with various and sometimes complex conditions including Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD and mental health conditions. As part of this role, you will build professional working relationships with a caseload of students combining a person-centred approach with an understanding of the student's condition, to support them with their academic progress.

An important additional aspect of the work is efficient use of CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems to communicate, book appointments and record sessions with students.

This role is campus-based, but you may be required to work with students online when this is their preference.

About You

As well as experience in working professionally with adults or young people in a supportive role, you will have membership of a professional body and qualifications as recognised within the “DfE Mandatory Criteria” for Specialist Mentors . (The details of accepted professional membership bodies are on pages 8 to 12).

We are particularly interested in hearing from mentors who are qualified and experienced in supporting students with autism as well as mental health. You will be a confident and competent IT user with experience of using CRMs and applications such as Microsoft Office. You will also have a good knowledge of using and incorporating Assistive Technology (AT) within the mentoring session.

For further details on the skills/experience required for this role, please see the full job description above.

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to undertake a clear Enhanced with regulated activity DBS check.

This post is offered on a casual, hourly paid basis. If you have any questions about this role before applying, please email [email protected] for an informal discussion.

The closing date for the position is Sunday 21 July 2024.

Interviews will take place on Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 August 2024.

About Us

As an employer of choice we can offer the successful candidate for this role a range of benefits, including:

- Employer Pension Contribution up to 10%.

- Life Assurance

- Subsidised Sports Centre Membership (Gym & Fitness Classes)

- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pa y

- Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Tusker)

- Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme

- Salary Sacrifice Home & Tech Scheme

- Vivup Lifestyle Discounts

Alongside these benefits we offer a first class working environment across our campuses with all the facilities you would expect from working across two leading Universities.

Falmouth Exeter Plus welcomes and encourages job applications from people of all identities and backgrounds, particularly those under-represented and/or marginalised, as it is important we have a diverse range of candidates to consider.

Job details

Title

Specialist Mentor (Non Medical Helper - Mental Health and/or ASC)

Employer

Falmouth University

Location

United Kingdom

Published

July 06, 2024

Application deadline

July 21, 2024

Job type

Administration/Managerment

Field

Education,Psychology

About the employer

Falmouth University is a multi-arts university in the south-west coastline of England in Cornwall. It is based across two campuses, one in Falmouth and the other in the close by town of Penryn. It was at first established in 1902 and later officially became a university in 2012. Apart from traditional fine art subjects, it currently offers degrees in advertising, architecture performance and marketing. In recent years, Falmouth has seen significant progress and investment where a new media centre has been established in 2017 covering photography and animation courses. With the association of the University of Exeter which carries out research on digital economy and sustainable, the organization has opened a library and teaching space named The Exchange. Falmouth students have recently positioned the university first in the UK for campus environment, library administrations and student welfare in the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey. Its arrangement of courses covers the broadness of the creative industries, from art, design and fashion to gaming, music and film.

Students have access to proficient standard creative facilities. At Falmouth University, they work in association with various specialist institutions from the UK and around the globe. The organizations make more opportunities for students, ensuring access to excellent higher education in the creative sectors. Their chosen partners share the values and quality guidelines. They incorporate higher, further and private schooling providers globally and in the UK, who offer courses at varying levels and in differing modes. Students start their studies with either Falmouth University or a partner association but transfer to the next organization part-way through to finish their studies. Toward the end of their studies, they get grants from both Falmouth University and the partner association.

Academic Skills Group gives advice on the abilities required for academic study. Consultants can converse with students about everything from essay writing and time management to giving presentations and planning, research and writing dissertations. Student guides train second or third-year students from each course. Each new undergraduate student has a student coach, acting as a friendly face and point of for any inquiry they may have during their first year at Falmouth. Course facilities incorporate performance and recording studios, proficient standard photography facilities, excellent computerized manufacturing technology and a TV studio and display.

Students can personally visit the employability group at both campuses for careers advice and guidance. Support incorporates help with finding part-time work while at college, placement and internship opportunities, advice with CVs, applications, interviews, freelance work and starting a business. Falmouth additionally offers opportunities to study or work abroad as a major aspect of a degree. The Erasmus and Study Abroad Group can support students in arranging this enhancing experience.

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