Job Title: Specialist Mentor (SM-MH)
Location: University of Oxford
Job Type: Flexible Hours / Self-Employed
Description: We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Specialist Mentor – Mental Health (SM-MH) to join our team. As an SM-MH, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with mental health challenges to achieve their goals and improve their overall well-being. This role offers the flexibility to work according to your availability.
Role Responsibilities:
- Face-to-Face Support: Deliver personalized, face-to-face support sessions to individuals with mental health challenges.
- Assessment and Support Planning: Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals’ mental health needs, develop personalized support plans, and monitor progress.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and timely records of assessments, interventions, and progress.
Membership Requirement:
To be eligible for this role, candidates must be a member of a recognized professional body, such as the British Psychological Society (BPS), British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), or a similar organization. The full list of eligible organisations are as listed:
- Addiction Professionals – Registration Body and Network
- (NCAC)
- Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP)
- Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professions
- British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC)
- British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland (COSCA)
- General Medical Council (GMC)
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- International Society of Psychotherapy and Counselling (ISPC)
- Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP)
- National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
- Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Social Work England (SWE)
- Social Care Wales (SCW)
- Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC)
- UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
- University Mental Health Advisers Network (UMHAN)
Essential Requirements:
- Relevant mental health qualification (e.g., psychology, social work, counselling)
- Experience working with individuals with mental health challenges
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Empathy, compassion, and a positive attitude
- Strong understanding of mental health issues and treatment approaches
Why work for Halo?
Our current staff team tell us that they choose to work for Halo Staffing because of:
- Our commitment to understanding your individual needs and provide the right opportunities and progression for you
- The variety and flexibility of work
- Our commitment to working collaboratively with you and the people we support
- Our commitment to ensuring communication is open, honest and transparent at all times
- Our genuine passion for transforming lives!
- Company pension
What we are looking for from you:
- Nurturing attitude
- Strong communication with others
- Friendly, professional, and full of joy!
- Respectful and considerate
- Integrity and reliability
- Willing to travel
As part of the outstanding Halo Staffing team, you’ll be recognised and loyally rewarded. We have a diverse range of varied and interesting opportunities to suit you.
What we Offer:
- Competitive rates of pay
- Flexibility of work based around you
- Quick and easy DBS checks
- Full training
- Paid holiday and pension
At Halo Staffing we firmly believe in equal rights and opportunities, with our staff at the forefront of our mind. That is why we offer a guaranteed interview to all applicants with the disability who meet the minimum requirements for the vacancy. We are not just a staffing agency, we are united, we are diverse, we are disability confident, we are Halo!
Therefore, we like to offer our staff the very best, with excellent rates of pay, training, and opportunities that lead to greater job satisfaction, work life balance and career progression. Come and join our amazing team, transform a life today!
If you are a dedicated Support Professional seeking a self-employed opportunity with Halo Staffing, please submit your application and cover letter to us.
Join us in our mission to be England’s first choice Health and Social Care service!
Pay: Approximately £35 per hour
