Inclusion Mentor (Term-Time) - RGU07591
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 02 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £35,608.00 i £38,784.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 14 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Aberdeen, AB10 7GJ |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 5 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Robert Gordon University |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | RGU07591 |
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Job Summary
Robert Gordon University (RGU) – Aberdeen’s university of choice for thousands of staff and students - has a well-established reputation as an innovative and modern workplace, with multiple awards and recognition of our courses and Schools.
The Inclusion Centre is an integral part of the Student Life Directorate which aims to help our students enjoy and succeed at RGU by providing advice and programmes that support them in their journey through university and beyond.
You will be part of a small dynamic team working with students to support their studies. This challenging sessional post requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work independently with students on a one-to-one basis. You will also have the ability to case-manage and have an extensive working knowledge of mental health conditions and neurodivergence, as well as an understanding of the disability legal framework.
This post is full time, 35 hours per week, and is worked during term time.
In keeping with RGU's commitment to work/life balance you will have the opportunity to work from home for a portion of the working week, but you must be in a position to deliver teaching on campus to meet the requirements of the course. You also will benefit from a generous pension scheme, 46 days annual leave, onsite nursery, sports centre as well as a range of voluntary health and travel benefits.
We are committed to attracting and engaging a diverse range of staff and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome, comfortable to express their ideas, and can reach their full potential. For more information, please visit Our Diverse Workforce pages.
This post is subject to the individual being required to join the PVG scheme. For more information, visit: https://www.mygov.scot/pvg-scheme/
To apply please submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role against the requirements set out in the person specification.
Job Description
RESPONSIBLE TO: Inclusion Manager
RESPONSIBLE FOR: None
PURPOSE OF POST: Work with students on a one-to one basis to provide professional emotional and academic support.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES:
To help students to develop effective organisation, time managements skills and strategies in order to manage their student life, their workload and deadlines.
Providing professional practical and study related support to students with mental health conditions and/or autism by enabling them to develop day-to-day life management skills.
Make decisions in conjunction with the student about how best to proceed with pieces of coursework, how to break them down into manageable chunks, and plan workload strategies.
To maintain an ongoing case-load of students, keeping up-to-date written records of meetings and follow up on non-attendance.
To make recommendations to Inclusion Coordinator regarding students with complex support needs.
To liaise with students to ensure that the implications of recommended support are understood and delivered effectively.
To undertake training and continued professional development.
To maintain a working knowledge of relevant Equality legislation.
To work in accordance with the Inclusion Centre business plan and assist the department in achieving its objectives.
To undertake other duties commensurate with the role.
Person Specification
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications and Professional Memberships
Honours degree or equivalent in relevant discipline. This might include Mental Health Nursing, Social Work or Occupational Health
Knowledge and skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work independently with students on a one-to-one basis
Ability to case-manage
Extensive working knowledge of mental health conditions and neurodivergence, as well as an understanding of the disability legal framework
Experience
Significant experience of working with persons with mental health conditions.
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge
Understanding of Higher Education environment
Knowledge of relevant Equality legislation and understanding of reasonable adjustments in the Higher Education context.
Experience
Experience of working with persons with autism and other neurodivergent differences.