About the role
As a Mentor, you'll support a number of disabled and neurodivergent students through weekly one-to-one sessions. You’ll support them to overcome barriers to their learning with a toolkit of strategies in areas such as:
- time management
- organisation
- motivation
- goal setting
- managing stress
The hours of work vary, particularly between term-time and outside of term-time. However, we are looking for applicants who are available for around 10+ hours per week. Hours of work could include evenings and weekends if you choose.
If your application is successful, you will be registered with the University of Cambridge Temporary Employment Service.
This role involves hybrid working. Mentors are required to deliver some mentoring sessions in central Cambridge and some mentoring sessions online each week.
About you
We are looking for applicants who:
- have experience of working with disabled people
- have experience working one-to-one with people
- have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- are able to maintain clear boundaries
- have excellent problem solving skills
You must be based in Cambridge. You'll need to come to the Accessibility and Disability Resource Centre (ADRC) in Cambridge to complete a right to work check.
You must be available until at least September 2025.
We particularly welcome applications from traditionally under-represented groups of the community.
This role is not open to current undergraduate students, or to any students who are themselves currently receiving ADRC mentoring support.
Apply
To apply for this Mentor role:
- Read the role description and person profile.
- Fill in the application form, attaching both a CV and a cover letter. You should address the criteria in the person profile in the cover letter. You should also include details of your availability regarding hybrid working.
- If your application at this first round is successful, you'll be invited to an online interview.
The closing date is Thursday 6 February at 2pm.
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 19 February, Thursday 20 February, and Friday 21 February.
The training session for successful candidates will take place online on Wednesday 5 March.
If you require the application form in another format or would like further information about the Mentor role, please contact Eleanor Marinho (Senior Disability Support Coordinator) at nmh@admin.cam.ac.uk.