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Discapability Advisor:Job description:Job location: Bath, Hybrid Student Support & Safeguarding is seeking to appoint an practiced professional to this exciting function, with responsibility for providing information and advice to disabled students, ensuring they have the opportunity to access and benefit from their academic and broader student practice at the University of Bath. About the function Working as part of the Discapability Service you will provide high-quality advice and support to disabled students by assessing and identifying needs, recommending significant and personalised reasonable adjustments that enable them to access their studies and remove barriers to their success. This will include assisting students to access specialist funded support such as Disabled Student Allowance (DSA) to help meet their individual support needs. You will work collaboratively to co-ordinate support across a range of University professional services, academic departments and external agencies regarding disabled student cases, establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with colleagues to ensure effective signposting and referrals in response to risk, complex need or specialist services. A significant proportion of your time will be spent conducting appointments with students. Most appointments will be in person, although you will at times also meet with students remotely (especially during the pre-arrival period). About you You will have: » practice of casework management relating to students or clients with disabilities, mental health difficulties or long-term medical conditions » a thorough expertise of equality and diversity principles and legislative requirements » an capability to self-organise, set priorities and work flexibly and effectively as part of a team more information this function is offered on a full-time basis (36.5 hours per week). The department offers hybrid working, however the exact number of days on campus each week may need to alter in relation to student demand through the year. The department supports flexible working requests and encourages these to be explored through the recruitment process, although the student-facing nature of this function and the requirement to provide a face-to-face service means that your days working on campus will need to be agreed and committed to as part of your team's overall operational planning. For an informal discussion about this position Contact Us by Steven Lawrence, Deputy Director (Student Access & Advice) via email atsgl21@bath.ac.uk. Interviews are scheduled to take place w/c 27 May 2024. A Disclosure & Barring Service check will be required for this function. What we can offer you » a very generous employer contributory pension scheme » generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance » we are afamily-friendly Universityand with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements » anexcellent compensate packagethat recognises the talents of our diverse workforce » a wide variety of personal andprofessional development opportunities » a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for:Relocation allowance,Visa Reimbursement,Interest-Free Loan. Find out more about our benefits. We consider ourselves to be an inclusive university, where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving aSilver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of practice, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students. Skills:
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