Student Money Matters Mentors

Reference
1091182

Branch
De Montfort University (Leicester)

Start date
03/02/2025

Duration
Other - See Job

Hours and days
See advert

Dress code
Not Applicable

Rate of pay
£13.18

Holiday rate
£2.06

Role

Open to current DMU students only

Financial wellbeing is about more than just managing money effectively – it's about developing a positive and empowering relationship with money that enables individuals to feel confident, in control, and optimistic about their future. The MoneySmart Futures project recognises that our relationship with money profoundly impacts our sense of self-worth, the choices we believe are available to us, and our aspirations for the future. When students feel financially empowered, they are better positioned to engage fully with their studies, pursue opportunities, and work towards their goals without being held back by financial anxiety or limiting beliefs about what's possible.

This innovative project aims to transform how students think about and engage with money through embedded support at the programme level including a series of MoneySmart Futures Workshops and peer mentoring support. While practical financial skills are important, we will also focus on building confidence, and helping students see money as an enabler of their aspirations rather than a source of stress or limitation. Money Matters Mentors play a vital role in this transformation by facilitating open conversations about money, sharing their own experiences, and helping fellow students connect with resources that can support both their practical needs and personal growth. By building trust and understanding across diverse cultural perspectives, mentors help break down stigma around money discussions and create pathways to support that acknowledge both the practical and emotional aspects of financial wellbeing.

Working as part of DMU's innovative MoneySmart Futures project, Money Matters Mentors will help promote financial wellbeing among their fellow students through peer support, awareness raising, and signposting to student money advice services (student welfare team). This role focuses on creating supportive conversations about money management while helping to reduce stigma around financial discussions. Peer mentors are not expected (or permitted) to give financial advice.

Part time / flexible (10 hours total between February-June 2025)

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide peer support to an assigned caseload of 5 student mentees, maintaining regular contact and following up appropriately  (approx. an hour per case)
• Create and share engaging social media content to promote positive conversations about financial wellbeing
• Promote preventative financial wellbeing initiatives including budget planning tools and Black Bullion learning pathways
• Support the wider MoneySmart Futures programme by encouraging engagement with available resources and workshops
• Act as an ambassador for DMU Student Welfare financial support and advice services and promote the MoneySmart Futures programme
• Maintain appropriate boundaries by focusing on peer support and signposting rather than giving direct financial advice
• Participate in required training delivered by DMU Money Advice Team
• Document mentoring activities and maintain records as required
• Contribute to the evaluation of the peer mentoring programme
• Treat all DMU staff, students and visitors with dignity and respect
• Other duties commensurate with the grade as reasonably required

Skills and experience

Essential:

• Current DMU student enrolled in the Faculty of Business & Law
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong commitment to supporting fellow students
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries and confidentiality
• Good understanding of DMU student support services
• Comfortable creating and sharing social media content
• Ability to work independently while knowing when to seek guidance
• Understanding of and sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds and experiences
• Reliable and able to manage time effectively

 

Desirable:

• Previous mentoring or peer support experience
• Personal experience of engaging with DMU Money Advice services
• Experience managing social media accounts
• Knowledge of financial wellbeing and money management principles
• Understanding of student finance systems and support available

Location
De Montfort University

Additional information

Advert closes 15/01/2025

Planned Interview date 30/1/2025

Training and Support

Full training will be provided by the DMU Money Advice Team covering:

- Boundaries and scope of the peer mentor role

- Available student financial support services

- Communication skills (tips for starting conversations about money)

- Guidelines for social media content

- Safeguarding and confidentiality

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