Location: | Birmingham |
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Salary: | £34,980 to £44,263 with potential progression once in post to £46,974 |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 24th May 2024 |
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Closes: | 2nd June 2024 |
Job Ref: | 48772Z24 |
Contract Type: Fixed Term contract up to January 2025
Role Summary
The post holder will be expected to work with students with multiple disabilities across the University, with knowledge and experience in supporting people with long term mental health conditions / Autism.
They will offer information, advice and guidance to prospective and current students. This could include applying for DSAs; access and support arrangements and providing advice and guidance and recommendations on accessing reasonable adjustments as well as writing reasonable adjustment plans.
The post holder will also provide guidance to academic staff on individual specific support provision, particularly relating to their role with students and the impact Mental Health difficulties / Autism can have on a student’s academic performance and participation in higher education. They will use their substantial knowledge and experience to influence the development of resources for both students and staff.
This is a role for a disability specialist who can respond proactively to changes in the higher education sector and work independently as required.
Person Specification
Informal enquires can be made to Ali Bottrill (a.bottrill@bham.ac.uk), Head of Student Disability Service.
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