12956 - Specialist Mental Health Mentor
| Posting date: | 25 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £41,064 to £48,822 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 September 2025 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | University of Edinburgh |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 12956 |
Summary
Grade UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum, pro rata
USG / Disability and Learning Support Service
Part-time: 17.5 hours per week
Open-ended (permanent)
The Opportunity
A fantastic opportunity to support disabled students to participate fully and succeed in their chosen courses of study. Your key role will be to provide specialist study skills support, advice and guidance to students with mental health conditions that impact their studies.
Your skills and attributes for success
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual with relevant experience in the delivery of mental health support services within a one-to one and groupwork setting.
Educated to degree level in a professional relevant subject (e.g., Health, Social Work, Counselling)
Must hold the requisite qualifications and professional body membership for Specialist Mentors - Mental Health Difficulties (MH). (See pages 8-10 of the DfE qualification and professional body membership requirements)
Substantial knowledge of issues affecting students with mental health conditions undertaking studies in higher education.
Working knowledge of equality legislation and good practice including GDPR
IT literate
Highly developed interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
Organisational skills: ability to manage priorities, workload and deliver case notes and funding body paperwork timeously.
Ability to remain calm and professional within a busy environment, when dealing with students presenting with various challenging and difficult situations
USG / Disability and Learning Support Service
Part-time: 17.5 hours per week
Open-ended (permanent)
The Opportunity
A fantastic opportunity to support disabled students to participate fully and succeed in their chosen courses of study. Your key role will be to provide specialist study skills support, advice and guidance to students with mental health conditions that impact their studies.
Your skills and attributes for success
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual with relevant experience in the delivery of mental health support services within a one-to one and groupwork setting.
Educated to degree level in a professional relevant subject (e.g., Health, Social Work, Counselling)
Must hold the requisite qualifications and professional body membership for Specialist Mentors - Mental Health Difficulties (MH). (See pages 8-10 of the DfE qualification and professional body membership requirements)
Substantial knowledge of issues affecting students with mental health conditions undertaking studies in higher education.
Working knowledge of equality legislation and good practice including GDPR
IT literate
Highly developed interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
Organisational skills: ability to manage priorities, workload and deliver case notes and funding body paperwork timeously.
Ability to remain calm and professional within a busy environment, when dealing with students presenting with various challenging and difficult situations