Salary
Salary range: £33,966 to £36,024 per annum pro-rata, £20,379 to £21,614 per annum
Contractual hours
22.2
Basis
Part-time
Package
Local Government Pension Scheme
Job category/type
Professional Services
Date posted
13/09/2024
Job reference
RQ0000001955
Students, Support and Information Services
Part Time 0.6fte (22.2 hours per week)
Salary range: £33,966 to £36,024 per annum pro-rata, £20,379 to £21,614 per annum
About this role
The Disability Advisor will provide information, advice and guidance to students and prospective students with physical disabilities, enduring health conditions and autistic spectrum conditions to best support the student to achieve their student journey, enabling them to thrive during their time at the University. You will work closely with others in the team and across the University to ensure that students have the relevant support plans and specialist equipment that may be needed whilst on their course and within University accommodation. In addition, you will support students in making DSA applications and accessing DSA funded support.
About you
The appointed postholder will have a knowledge and understanding of the HE sector, the current relevant legislation and range of support that may be available to students who have physical disabilities, health conditions and autism spectrum conditions. You will be organised and empathetic, working collaboratively across the team and wider University to best meet the needs of individual students.
About the team
The Students, Support and Information Services department provides a wide range of services including a comprehensive and confidential welfare and support service for all students at the University of Chichester, ranging from practical advice to financial assistance. Support for students with disabilities and/or learning difficulties is provided by the Disability and Dyslexia service, with international support being offered by the International Student Advisory service. The Wellbeing team also offers a wider range of support services such as Student Mental Health, Health and Wellbeing triage appointments (via Student Wellbeing Advisers) and Counselling.
We are a University that prides itself on our sense of community, including an excellent staff experience.
Benefits
In addition to your salary we offer a competitive reward package with a range of staff benefits and discounts which include:
* Defined Benefit pension schemes via our providers the Local Government Pension or Teachers’ Pension Schemes. Your own monthly contributions are enhanced with employer contributions and a substantial automatic lump sum life cover scheme enhancement.
* A paid closure period over the Christmas break is in addition to our generous holiday allowance with bank holidays too and an occupational sickness scheme.
* There’s also an on-site gym; a cycle purchase salary sacrifice scheme; subsidised bus travel between our Bognor and Chichester campuses and Chichester town centre; 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support our staff and extensive personal / professional training opportunities throughout the year.
Application Process
Enquiries are welcomed by Clare Marczak, Student Wellbeing and Disability and Dyslexia Service Manager via email at C.Marczak@chi.ac.uk.
* Closing Date: Sunday 29 September 2024 (at midnight)
* Interview Date: To be confirmed
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.
Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure you can demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. Please note the University is unable to financially support any visa applications.
This role is unlikely to meet the minimum standard salary required for skilled worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available from the Government website https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
Skilled Worker Route SOC Code: n/a
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