Accessing appropriate support at university will shape a student's experience and it is important that support is available for those who need it. We are pleased to be supporting a prestigious London University in their search for a temporary, full time (35 hours per week) Disability Advisor. The role is running until the 10 th of January 2025 and offers a hybrid working model, with 3 days per week based on-site and the remainder remote.
Key Responsibilities for this role include:
* Managing a large caseload, providing coordinated practical support and advice, assisting students with complex needs and co-occurring conditions, identifying appropriate and individualised support packages, including reasonable adjustments.
* Supporting with the day-to-day administration ensuring student support needs are met, including administrating the dyslexia screening to diagnoses process and processing Disabled Students' Allowance applications.
* Working with students daily to support them, and signposting/referring them to external services, where appropriate, to ensure access to relevant support.
* Maintaining accurate and up-to-date student records.
* Facilitating the provision of appropriate adaptations and support, including the coordination of non-medical support.
* Ensure student enquiries are responded to in a timely manner.
* Supporting the development and maintenance of efficient systems and procedures for students applying for specialist disability related funding.
* Identifying and reporting Safeguarding concerns to the Safeguarding Team in a timely manner.
* Reporting concerns of risk to self, where appropriate, to the Mental Health Advisory or Counselling Services.
* Actively participating in and contributing to the development and delivery of workshops, activities, resources and the Wellness Review.
To be considered for this position, you should possess:
* Previous experience in a similar role in higher education or professional disability advice environment.
* Experience handling, prioritising and problem solving a range of enquiries.
* Strong relationship-building skills, and confidence liaising and engaging with a variety of stakeholders, in a fast-paced environment.
* An empathetic understanding of the challenges faced by people with disabilities.
* A commitment to EDI practices.
* Demonstratable ability to manage and maintain professional boundaries.
* Ability to advocate for those with disabilities.
* Knowledge of safeguarding principles.
* Knowledge of GDPR and procedures related to data protection.
* Excellent organisational and IT skills, including usage of Microsoft Office packages.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and submit your CV in Word format.
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