Queens University, Ulster University Belfast Specialist Mentor (ASC) Have you been looking for a flexible, part time role to fit around your schedule? Are you a mentor dedicated to helping students in higher education achieve their full potential? Are you experienced in working with autistic students and adults? If so, Randstad Student Support is seeking Specialist Mentors to assist autistic students at Universities in Belfast. The role is set to begin at the start of the new academic year (from 1st September 2025) and is a hybrid role. All successful candidates must be able to travel to either Ulster or Queens University (ideally both) and offer both in person and online sessions flexibly to meet student preferences. As a Specialist Mentor, you would be a trusted advisor for students. You will be required to assist students throughout the full academic year. You will help students to reflect on their experiences in study as well as introducing strategies to overcome certain barriers. As a Specialist Mentor you will support students on a 1:2:1 basis to: Support students in understanding what is required of them academically Develop time management and organisational skills Breaking down tasks to meet deadlines Achieve an appropriate balance in study and daily living Manage anxiety, stress or low mood Prepare for new experiences Whilst working for Randstad it is expected that you would act professionally and maintain confidentiality within your role at all times, sharing all relevant information with Randstad to ensure the best possible service to your students. Requirements for the role:As this is a specialist role, you must have the correct qualifications and training. All students you will be supporting are funded by the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) meaning all candidates providing this role must adhere to the qualification framework set out by the DfE. Candidates must be qualified to undergraduate degree level (level 6 as minimum) and have taken extensive training in adult autism. The extensive training may include: 6 National Autistic Society Modules (non medical helper package) OR The Optimum Training Course: Autism and ADHD in Higher Education: Recognising and addressing the barriers through Non:Medical Helper (NMH) Mentoring and Study Skills Strategies. You can find a list of all accepted training routes here (pages 10 : 12) Desirable skills include: Experience of working with autistic clients Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to identify ways of helping students to build on their learning strengths whilst maintaining a confidential and professional working relationship Punctuality and reliability Good organisational skills Ability to manage a caseload of students Benefits of working with Randstad: We offer flexible working hours : you can select your own schedule GBP28 per hour plus accrued holiday pay at GBP3.38 per hour Working for the UKs leading provider of non medical help support Access to an online timesheet system : meaning quicker turnaround on student approvals Engaged on a pay as you earn PAYE contract Weekly payment for all approved timesheets Join our Support Worker meetings and best practice sessions Free CPD / elearning included within the registration Free Employee Assistance Helpline Access to online discounts hub Workplace Pension Scheme Entitled to maternity, paternity, adoption and sick leave Refer a friend scheme : unlimited cap on all successful referrals Dont just take it from us, here are some testimonials left by our current support workers Randstad is a great place to work : allowing independence freedom and creativity in the way I work My experience with Randstad has been phenomenal Everyone I have spoken to has been incredibly helpful and friendly I have a great work life balance We are looking to employ individuals who are really passionate about improving a students academ