Disability Adviser

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Do you have experience of working with disabled people? Can you provide support, advice and guidance to students regarding academic Reasonable Adjustments? Are you a confident communicator who can remain calm, professional and friendly under pressure? Are you organised, with strong administrative skills able to keep accurate records and can you manage multiple tasks at the same time? Are you adept at problem solving and providing practical solutions?

Working as part of a team you will be responsible for working with disabled students seeking general advice and guidance relating to their academic study/support and making appropriate referrals to senior colleagues where complex issues are identified. With experience of advising on reasonable adjustments and support for disabled students in Higher Education, you must have relevant disability knowledge and the confidence and ability to communicate effectively with different audiences and motivate and inspire others. You will demonstrate a student centred proactive approach to working, and have the ability to develop strategies of support that promote independence and progression.

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent.

What We Offer In Return

• 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) –that’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Harriet Cannon, Disability Advisory Team Manager

Email: h.a.cannon@adm.leeds.ac.uk