Disability Adviser

Job Description

The Post holder will be a key member of the Disability Advisory Service, responsible for providing information, guidance and advising disabled students with a variety of disabilities during their time at the University of Reading.

• Can both collaborate and negotiate with individuals and support agencies to secure the best outcomes for disabled students
• Offer professional advice and guidance to disabled students to help them reach their potential
• Can present training sessions and workshops to students, applicants and staff
• Has significant experience of disability issues
• Can manage work load (including complex case work and individual project work) and use their initiative
• Has a working knowledge of Disabled Students Allowance and disability legislation affecting the HE sector
• Is solution focused and a team player

You will have :

• Previous experience of working with disabled students/adults in an information, advice and guidance context.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the disability legislation affecting the HE sector and the practical implications for the University.
• Significant experience of HE or disability issues and working on complex case work with student with complex needs including emergency plans.

Please see the job description and personal specification for further details.

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 20 October 2024

Interview date – 6 November 2024

For more information, please contact:

Contact Name Kate French
Contact Job Title Disability Advice and Guidance Manager
Contact Email address [email protected]

Alternative Contact Name Annabel Avery
Alternative Contact Job Title Disability Advice and Guidance Manager
Alternative Contact Email address [email protected]

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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