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Specialist Mental Health Mentor - job post

UMO
London
£25 an hour
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Job details

Pay

  • £25 an hour

Location

London

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Annual leave
  • Sick pay
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Company pension
  • Flexible schedule

Full job description

Are you a qualified mental health professional looking for meaningful work that uses all of your skills and fits around school holidays?

Have you considered becoming a Specialist Mental Health Mentor in London with UMO?

UMO is a leading UK provider of specialist mentoring, wellbeing mentoring and coaching. We partner with universities and colleges to deliver DSA-funded mental health mentoring that helps students progress, stay in education, and thrive personally and academically.

About the Role

We are recruiting Specialist Mental Health Mentors in London to support students with diagnosed mental health conditions at undergraduate and postgraduate level. You’ll meet students one-to-one, in person, delivering practical strategies and reflective support that reduces barriers to learning, builds independence and improves wellbeing.

This is a flexible, term-time role with a competitive rate of £25.00 per hour, plus holiday pay, pension, sick pay and clinical supervision.

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay – £25.00 per hour
  • Flexible hours aligned to university term dates
  • Holiday pay, pension and sick pay
  • Regular clinical supervision, CPD and professional development
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Supportive, experienced multidisciplinary team

About You

  • Accredited mental health practitioner (e.g., MBACP, UKCP, HCPC, RMN/NMC, Social Work England, OT, Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Psychologist)
  • Honours degree (any subject)
  • Minimum 1 year’s post-qualifying experience with young people or adults with mental health conditions
  • Strong skills in risk awareness, reflective practice and practical strategy work
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to disability equity and inclusive education
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
  • Confidence working with diverse and multicultural communities

What You’ll Do

  • Provide one-to-one mentoring for students with diagnosed mental health conditions
  • Help students manage the impact of their condition on study and daily life
  • Promote independence, resilience and wellbeing
  • Support organisation, time-management and study strategies
  • Monitor wellbeing, assess risk and escalate appropriately
  • Maintain clear, GDPR-compliant records
  • Liaise with HEIs, GPs and other professionals where needed

Job Details

Location: London (in person)
Contract: Zero-hours, flexible
Pay: £25.00 per hour
Hours: Minimum 25 per week during term time

How to Apply

Ready to make a difference? Apply via our Contact Form or send your CV to info@umo.services.

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