We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Disability Co-ordinator who is motivated to support disabled students to succeed within their studies. The role will require the successful candidate to work collaboratively with disabled students to identify their needs, recommend and implement reasonable adjustments and advocate for them across the organisation. You will also support our continued commitment to ensuring Teesside University is an inclusive and nurturing place to study through raising awareness of disability, championing disability rights and supporting our use of evidence-based practice. We would welcome an application if you:
Are passionate about disability rights and have experience of providing support for disabled people
Have good knowledge of the Equality Act 2010, particularly in the area of disability
Have knowledge and experience recommending and implementing reasonable adjustments
Have good communication skills
Have the ability to work collaboratively to reach positive outcomes for people
Have a compassionate and empathic approach to support
The hours of work are Monday-Friday 8:30-17:00 and 8:30-16:30 on a Friday.
There are three full time posts available at 37 hours with the opportunity for job share.
The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory DBS disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of our clearance procedures.
Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for University sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.
Please note that the University may ask you to participate in a number of selection activities as part of the recruitment process for this vacancy.
If you are shortlisted, your interview will take place online, via Microsoft Teams.
Interviews will take place on 13 February 2025.
What we offer you:
A holiday entitlement of 185 hours (25 days), increasing to 28 and 30 days after 3 and 5 years’ service respectively, plus bank holidays
Additional leave over the Christmas and New Year period during the Christmas closure
Special leave to support a range of circumstances
Hybrid working arrangements: Although the role is primarily 100% based on-campus, there may be opportunities for hybrid working in certain situations.
Flexi time scheme
A variety of provision to support staff with personal development and recognition
A range of family friendly benefits
An employee benefits platform which provides discounts with 350+ retailers and access to health and wellbeing resources
Please note that we are advertising this vacancy on other websites but we are not using those third parties to collate applications for us. If you are viewing this advert on a third party website please ensure you apply directly to Teesside University.
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .