Post: Senior Student Disability and Wellbeing Advisor
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £28,000 to £32,000 depending on experience
Location: Manchester
Closing date for Applications: 12th June
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.
The full Job Description can be downloaded here: Senior Student Disability and Wellbeing Advisor