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Discapability Advisor:Job description:Job location: London, Hybrid Location / Campus: South Kensington Campus - Hybrid Job summary We are pursuing to appoint a highly motivated Discapability Advisor to contribute to a student-centred specialist advice and guidance service. The prosperous candidate will be expected to provide confidential, impartial advice and support to students, enabling them to participate fully in all aspects of their course. They will: » assess students' needs » prepare bespoke Suggested Reasonable Adjustments Documents » carry out screenings for specific learning difficulties and autism » refer students on for assessment where appropriate tasks and responsibilities The function entails liaison with departments (academic and other) regarding the provision of appropriate reasonable adjustments and advising prospective students and their families on support and accessibility. The post holders will: » maintain accurate student records and review support provision » contribute to the development, review and implementation of the College's discapability policies and procedures. » be an active member of the DAS Team, providing support to the Senior Discapability Advisor, the Head of Service and other Team members. Essential requirements You must be educated to degree level, and with evidence of significant continuing professional development in the field of discapability, all candidates will have a proven track record of giving advice and facilitating support for disabled people. You should also have a good knowledge of the needs of disabled people preferably within an educational setting. You must possess excellent IT expertise, a proven capability to work both independently and as part of a team, and practice of maintaining accurate, confidential client case notes, as well as an knowledge of the Equality Act and Data Protection legislation. more information Full details of this function can be found in the Job Description. The post is a full-time and permanent position and the post holder will be located in the South Kensington Campus, working partly in the house on a remote basis and partly on campus. Candidates must apply online via the College Careers website and complete an online application. CVs only are not accepted. Interview date: week beginning Monday 20th May 2024 If you have any queries or require further details on the post, Contact Us by Roddy Slorach atr.slorach@imperial.ac.uk. For any other questions Contact Us by the Discapability Advisory Service -discapability@imperial.ac.uk Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check As this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, at the appropriate level,will be required for the prosperous candidate. more information about the DBS disclosure process can be found athttp://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs/or by telephoning 03000 200 190. You may also wish to view the College'sDBS webpagefor policy statements on the Recruitment and Employment of Ex-Offenders and the Secure Storage, Use, Retention & Disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure Information. The College is currently trialling a Work Location Framework until early 2023. Hybrid working may be considered for this function and the function holder may be expected to work 60% or more of their time onsite, with 40% the minimum time spent onsite. The opportunity for hybrid working will be discussed at interview. Closing date: 8th May 2024 Skills:
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