Disability Advisor Deaf Specialist

Are you fluent in British Sign Language?

Passionate about the educational experience of D/deaf students?

Looking for full time work?

Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity is seeking a full time Disability Advisor to provide information, advice and guidance to students with a range of disabilities including long term health conditions, visual impairment, neurodiversity and physical disabilities, whilst specialising in D/deafness.

The successful applicant will join a well-established, dedicated and passionate advisory team currently working a hybrid pattern of remote via MS Teams and on campus (a minimum 4 months initial training will be done full time on campus).

Applicants must be fluent in British Sign language, able to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team, confident in multi-tasking and time managing a varied workload. They will have a thorough understanding of the responsibilities of Higher Education Institutions regarding The Equality Act 2010 alongside a commitment to inclusive practice and the Social Model of disability.

Informal enquiries should be made to Helen Shaw, Disability Access and Learning Manager h.m.shaw@lboro.ac.uk.  

The closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on Monday 30^th September 2024. 

Interviews will be held on Thursday 17^th October 2024.

For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

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