Specialist Mentor

Working pattern: Grades 6

Part time: 3 days, 21 hours per week for 34.5 weeks per year

Location:  

University of Sheffield campus and remote (Hybrid)
Based at 301 Glossop Rd, Sheffield, S10 2TN

The Specialist Mentor role at the University of Sheffield offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the academic progress and overall university experience of disabled students. As part of our world-class Support Worker Service, you will join a team of passionate mentors dedicated to providing exceptional support and ensuring successful outcomes for our students.

Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored, one-to-one mentoring to disabled students, addressing barriers to learning caused by specific impairments.
• Support students with various conditions, including Autism Spectrum Conditions, ADHD, mental health conditions, communication or organisation difficulties, and medical conditions.
• Implement practical strategies and management techniques to promote independence and autonomy.
• Build professional working relationships with a caseload of students, combining a person-centred approach with an understanding of their specific condition.
• Empower students to develop the necessary skills and awareness for successful learning.

Requirements:

• Proven experience working with disabled students in an educational setting.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of a range of impairments, including Autism Spectrum Conditions, ADHD, mental health conditions, communication or organisation difficulties, and medical conditions.
• Strong communication skills to effectively support and engage with students.
• Ability to determine individual needs and tailor support accordingly.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills to successfully handle a caseload of students.

At the University of Sheffield, we are committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive. As a Specialist Mentor, you will play a vital role in our mission by providing flawless support to disabled students, helping them overcome academic challenges and achieve their full potential.

When you become a part of our team, you will join a community that appreciates innovation, ambition, and commitment to excellence. We follow established guidelines and work together to identify the most effective approaches for assisting our students.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of disabled students and possess the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Together, we can empower students to thrive academically and contribute to a more inclusive society.

What we offer

• 38 days annual leave (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional days.
• Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities.
• A commitment to work life balance including, flexible working opportunities and hybrid working where possible.
• A highly competitive pension scheme.
• Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme.
• A commitment to your development, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes.
• An inclusive and diverse workplace.
• A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause, experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more.

Further information can be found at www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

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