Specialist Mentor

Full job description
Are you passionate about supporting students with mental health conditions and neurodivergence to reach their full potential in higher education? Are you confident in designing and delivering workshops and speaking at open day and transition events? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

We are seeking a highly self-motivated Specialist Mentor to join our team at the University of Manchester. As part of the Specialist Mentoring Service, you will play a vital role in enhancing the student experience by providing well-being and study-related support to disabled students, particularly those with mental health difficulties and / or neurodivergence.

Working Pattern: On-campus 2 days per week, with a half-day of remote working.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide one-to-one mentoring support, supporting students develop to independent learning and self-management strategies.
Deliver engaging and informative workshops to groups of students.
Confidently speak at open days and transition events to students, parents, and support workers about the support available.
Coordinate the delivery of specialist mentoring services, including social groups.
Offer advice and guidance on student wellbeing.
Work collaboratively with colleagues across the University to enhance service provision.
Assist with the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies and procedures.
Maintain accurate records and ensure data quality for all student interactions.
What We’re Looking For:

Educated to degree level or equivalent with relevant professional body membership (please see professional body membership document)
Strong understanding of mental health conditions, neurodivergence, and their impact on academic study.
Experience in supporting higher education students with study strategies.
Confident public speaker with excellent presentation and written skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
Strong digital literacy skills and familiarity with assistive software.
Commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and student wellbeing.
Additional Information:

The successful candidate must be available to work on campus 2 days per week, with a half-day of remote working.
This role may require occasional evening/weekend work.
Successful candidates must obtain membership with the University Mental Health Advisers Network (UMHAN) and work towards full accreditation, as this is a mandatory requirement. The University will facilitate and cover the cost of membership.
UMHAN is the leading UK organisation for Specialist Mentors in Higher Education, offering a comprehensive ethical framework, relevant professional development opportunities (CPD), supervision, guidance, and a structured portfolio process leading to accredited membership.

Please note that the University is unable to fund continuing professional registration costs beyond UMHAN membership.

Join us in making a real difference in students’ university experiences! Apply today and be part of a dynamic, student-centred team at the University of Manchester.

What you will get in return:

Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Alison Hassett

Email: alison.hassett@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria. Read more