Accessibility and Wellbeing Adviser

Department

The Academic Section is part of the University’s Professional Services and is headed by the Academic Registrar. The Section is responsible for managing all aspects of student and academic administration in partnership with Departments, Schools and Faculties. It plays a central role in delivering the University’s commitment to excellence in education across the institution through the development and implementation of the University-wide projects and the development, review and implementation of effective policy in support of the University’s academic mission. The Section is also the guardian of the student experience and leads, promotes, and embeds the institutional commitment to putting students at the heart of everything we do.

The Student Life Directorate is part of the Academic Section and encompasses Student Development, Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity, and Student Services; all of which support student progression, success and graduate employability. We are committed to innovation and continuous enhancement within our services and to working collaboratively across all areas of the University, and beyond, for the benefit of our students.

The Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity Service (SWIS) leads the delivery of our exciting vision for student wellbeing and inclusivity. We seek to deliver a service that provides a professional and proactive service for students within a wider safe, healthy and inclusive environment, and supports our students to fulfil their potential as individuals and to enable them to be active participants in their own educational experiences and the transformational opportunities available to them at the University of Essex.

Duties of the Role

You will contribute to the development and delivery of a professional and proactive service for students within a wider safe, healthy and inclusive environment.

The Accessibility and Wellbeing Advisers work collaboratively to deliver student centred information, advice and guidance services and short-term interventions for disabled students, students identified as having specific support needs, such as under 18s and care leavers.

There are 3 permanent posts available, 2 full-time (36 hours per week) and 1 part-time (0.83fte/29.88 hours per week)

Skills and qualifications required

You will have a good general education at least to A level standard, or equivalent. Your experience will include working with people with disabilities, mental or emotional health difficulties, and you will able to take responsibility for resolving complex matters including during crisis situations for students. We are looking for someone who can manage multiple projects and priorities plus demonstrate an enabling approach for students.

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential you can fulfil the staff vetting requirements in respect of University Positions of Trust.

At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place.

Please use the 'Apply' button to read further information about this role including the full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role. You will also find details of how to make your application here.

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