Accessibility and Wellbeing Adviser

Department
The Academic Section is part of the University's Professional Services and is headed by the Academic Registrar. The Section is responsible for managing all aspects of student and academic administration and plays a central role in delivering the University's commitment to excellence in education across the institution.

The Student Life directorate is responsible for leading and coordinating many elements of the student experience which support the educational aspects of student life. This includes Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity, Student Services and Student Development. The directorate is predominantly student-facing and the success of its delivery relies on ensuring student benefit is paramount in our approach and those services and support are delivered in a coherent and student-focused manner.

You will be a part of the Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity Service, which is responsible for providing a professional and proactive service for students within a wider safe, healthy and inclusive environment. We are looking for someone with a creative approach who is able to identify opportunities for collaborative working and can contribute to our vision for proactive and diverse services aimed at supporting students to thrive and get the most out of their time at Essex.

Duties of the Role
You will contribute to the development and delivery of a professional and proactive service for students within a wider safe, healthy and inclusive environment. A service that supports our students to fulfil their potential as individuals and to enable them to be active participants in their own educational experiences and the transformational opportunities available to them at Essex.

The Accessibility and Wellbeing Advisers will work collaboratively to deliver student centred information, advice and guidance services and short-term interventions for disabled students and students from non-traditional backgrounds. The Advisers are expected to take the lead in specific areas while supporting students with a range of difficulties and cover for each other as necessary.

Skills and qualifications required
You will have a good general education at least to 'A' level standard, or equivalent. Your experience will include working with people with disabilities, mental health or emotional difficulties, and you will be able to take responsibility for resolving complex matters including during crisis situation for students. We are looking for someone who can manage multiple projects and priorities plus demonstrate an enabling approach for students.

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential you can fulfil the staff vetting requirements in respect of University Positions of Trust.

At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place.

Please use the 'Apply' button to read further information about this role including the full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role. You will also find details of how to make your application here.

Our website http://www.essex.ac.uk contains more information about the University of Essex. If you have a disability and would like information in a different format, please email resourcing@essex.ac.uk.

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