Disability Advisor - Oxford, United Kingdom - University of Oxford

University of Oxford

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Oxford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

An exciting opportunity is available within the Disability Advisory Service for a Disability Advisor (Mental Health).

The department is part of Student Welfare and Support Services and provides specialist services to students, and support and guidance to Colleges and Departments on a wide range of disability issues.

This is a key role within the department and provides the opportunity to work within a busy, committed and friendly student-orientated team within a demanding learning environment.

The Disability Advisor will manage a large caseload of often complex student work, conducting initial assessments of study-related support requirements and providing individually tailored, one-to-one advice and guidance to help students (and other staff working with them) address the barriers to learning experienced as a result of their disability.

Substantial experience of supporting disabled people. Knowledge of a wide range of disabilities and confidence to work with students with multiple and complex problems.
Understanding of the particular demands of a University (or similar) environment in respect of disabled students.
Strong administration and communication skills, and the ability to make/recommend arrangements to support individual students across a wide curriculum.

This is a fixed term post to cover maternity leave (until 31 March 2024) available on a part-time basis (30 hours per week) and will involve a hybrid working pattern with some onsite and some remote/online working.

The closing date is noon on Friday 5 May. Interviews for those short-listed are expected to take place the week commencing 15 May.