Disability Advisor

We are seeking an organised and highly motivated individual to meet the wellbeing needs of St Mary’s University students. The Disability Advisor will work collaboratively with students who share a disability to assess their individual support needs and produce an individualised Learning Support Plan, making recommendations of reasonable adjustments. This is to ensure that the University meets its legal requirement by putting in place appropriate support to remove any potential barriers to their education, ensuring equal opportunities to allow students to reach their full potential.

At peak times this is a demanding role. You will work proactively as part of the Student Services Wellbeing Team with a focus on providing a holistic approach to the wellbeing of our students and service, whilst ensuring excellent service delivery to enhance student engagement and contribute to the student experience.

Duties will include: managing a caseload of students with a variety of complex needs including neurodivergent students, students with physical and sensory impairments and long term health and mental health conditions; establishing and maintaining case management systems and general administrative duties; keeping abreast of the Equality Act and relevant legislation. In addition, you will maintain links with academic institutes and faculties across the University and external agencies

Overview

As the University builds on its proud heritage, we are looking for exceptional people to help shape our future. We provide a high-quality professional environment, inspired by our distinctive ethos and Catholic mission and values. Our values of excellence, generosity of spirit, inclusiveness and respect inspire us to create an academic community in which everybody is welcomed and which puts the student at the centre of all our endeavours.

St Mary’s University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Learn more about our EDI initiatives and work as a Disability Confident employer. Please view our detailed access guide by following the link: St. Mary's University | AccessAble

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Closing Date: 16 February at 23:00

Interview Date: TBC

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