About this role
Reports to: Academic Registrar
Key Contacts:
Internal: Dean, Head of Education, Director of Studies, All Faculty Members External: GPs, Care Coordinators, NHS Contacts
Overall Purpose of the Role:
We are looking for a compassionate, organised, and proactive individual to join our team as a Student Disability and Wellbeing Advisor. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting students and creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
To act as a specialist point of reference for advice on student disability and wellbeing matters To conduct SpLD screenings To advise students on the process for securing SpLD diagnosis To work with our admissions team on supporting students that declare disability at the application stage To work with our Director of Studies Office to support students on Mental Health and Wellbeing plans To work with the Quality and Registry teams on ensuring the effective implementation of reasonable adjustments To provide 1-2-1 information and support to students with wellbeing and disability needs To offer individual support for students on accessing the Disabled Students Allowance To respond to and manage (where appropriate) CRISIS response To provide support to staff who are working with students with disabilities To be part of a team providing a package of distinctive student support activities Maintain confidentiality in accordance with our principles of confidentiality
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Able to respond sensitively to the needs of students experiencing mental distress Able to assess and manage CRISIS situation A demonstrably high level of personal discretion and judgement especially when dealing with sensitive or confidential information Strong organisational skills with the ability to work proactively to identify and resolve problems Adaptable, self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimum supervision Ability to work within professional boundaries IT literate with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel spreadsheets
Education
Degree or equivalent Relevant qualifications/ training in a field such as MH Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy
Experience
Experience in Safeguarding or a willingness to learn about this area Appropriate work experience with adults and mental health difficulties Ability to respond sensitively to student needs Understanding of issues affecting students in HE
The successful candidate will work as a part of a team to ensure the availability of student services Monday – Saturday. Some evening shifts will be required during term time.
Work location: Onsite in Manchester
Application deadline: Friday 12th June
Salary: £28,000 to £32,000 depending on experience
The full Job Description can be downloaded here: Senior Student Disability and Wellbeing Advisor
To apply, please email a cover letter and CV via the 'Apply' button (e: [email protected]).