Post: Student Disability and Wellbeing Advisor
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £28,000 to £32,000 depending on experience
Location: Manchester
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 team. 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, or 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 part of a team to ensure the availability of student services Monday – Saturday. Some evening shifts will be required during term time.
To apply, please send a current CV and cover letter to: resourcing@manchester.ugm.ac.uk
The full Job Description can be downloaded here: Senior Student Disability and Wellbeing Advisor
*Please note that UGM Manchester is a separate legal entity to the University of Greater Manchester. Employees of UGM Manchester are employed directly by us and do not have any contractual link to the University of Greater Manchester.