Student mentor

Job description

Are you interested in Student mentor roles in the Clapham area? Morgan Hunt are pleased to announce that we are working with a fantastic college in Clapham. Together we are seeking to appoint a student mentor- apply today!

Job Title: Student mentor

Job Type: Temporary

Location: Clapham

Industry: Education

Key responsibilities

• To provide advice and guidance to students from the Student Mentor Scheme Office on a wide range of issues throughout the year.
• To actively aid and support students during the transition into University life and
• To identify when a student may be experiencing difficulties and develop a plan of support with the guidance of Student Support Staff.
• To have a good knowledge and understanding of other Guild and University departments and to refer students as appropriate onto further sources of help.
• To assist in the running of the Student Mentor Scheme Office when on shift. This includes utilising and maintaining a filing system, recording casework information on a database and keeping the office clean and tidy.
• To help deliver awareness-raising events and activities on issues facing students for example, house-hunting, exam stress and personal safety.
• To provide mediation to flat mates facing shared-living difficulties.
• To provide one to one support to students with additional needs and/or a disability.
• To contribute to the development of the Student Mentor Scheme by suggesting new ideas to engage with students.
• To attend a weekly team meeting.
• To complete compulsory training as required

Skills & experience

• Knowledge of key issues that affect students including an understanding of issues related to shared living, accommodation, academic, finance and wellbeing.
• Experience of working independently
• Experience of dealing with difficult, sensitive or unexpected
• Ability to initiate contact with other students in a confident manner
• Right to Work & Enhanced Child DBS dated within the last 3 months or on the update service
• A Level 3 in Information Advice & Guidance

If you are interested in working in the Student mentor in the Clapham area, please apply to this advert with a CV today and a consultant will contact you!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.