Disability Adviser - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University
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Birmingham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Part time
Description

Location:


  • City Centre Campus/City South Campus
    Salary:
  • £35,360 to £38,437 (Per Annum Pro rata)
  • Fixed Term
    Post Type:
  • Part Time
    Release Date:
  • 12 April 2023
    Closing Date:

hours BST on Tuesday 25 April 2023
Reference:

The Disability Support Team provides advice, information, and support to disabled applicants and students, and works with faculties and other professional services to provide an accessible and inclusive environment.

We are seeking a part-time (2 days per week) Disability Adviser to join our friendly team for a 1 year fixed-term maternity cover role, working across all campuses but based mainly on the City Centre campus.

This is a job-share role so you will need to be a highly competent team player to ensure a seamless service to students and other stakeholders.

The role will suit someone with a strong interest in disability and equality in higher education (HE), with experience of assessing the support needs of disabled students in HE and implementing support packages.

There will be an opportunity for hybrid working with a mixture of campus-based and home-based working.


Primary Responsibilities:


  • Manage a caseload and communicate with other support staff to provide advice, guidance, and support to prospective and current disabled students on the provision of support services and facilities within the University.
  • Provide advice, information, and guidance to staff across the University to facilitate learning support for prospective and current disabled students.
  • Promote inclusive teaching and assessment and participate in the delivery of staff training and awarenessraising.
  • Participate in relevant internal and external meetings and be a member of the National Association of Disability Practitioners (NADP) and other appropriate professional organisations.
  • Ensure your professional practice adheres to the NADP Code of Practice for members.

The essential requirements for the role include (please refer to job description for full details):

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent.
  • Experience of assessing need and providing support within Further or Higher Education.
  • Experience of managing a significant caseload and accurate record keeping.
  • Previous disability awareness / equality training.
  • Knowledge and understanding of study support for disabled students.
  • Knowledge of current disability legislation and Disabled Students' Allowances.
  • Ability and willingness to consider new ways of working and new technology.
  • Understanding of confidentiality / data protection.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Knowledge of general student supportrelated policies and practices.

Further details:


  • Job Description Core Values
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