Senior Student Disability and Wellbeing Advisor

Reports to: Academic Registrar

Key Contacts:

Internal: Dean, Head of Education, Director of Studies, All Faculty Members
External: GPs, Care Coordinators, NHS Contacts

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 Advisor. 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, 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 a part of a team to ensure the availability of student services Monday – Saturday. Some evening shifts will be required during term time.

Work location: Onsite in Manchester

Application deadline: Friday 12th June

Salary: £28,000 to £32,000 depending on experience

The full Job Description can be downloaded here: Senior Student Disability and Wellbeing Advisor

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