Job description
UCL Department / Division
Student Support and Wellbeing
Location of position
London
Grade
7
Hours
Part Time
Hours per week (%FTE)
21.9 hours per week (60% FTE)
Salary
(inclusive of London allowance)
£37,873 to £45,720 per annum
Salary pro-rata for part time vacancies
Duties and Responsibilities
The Disability Adviser post provides information, advice and support to disabled students; both prospective and current. These individuals may be affected by wellbeing and/or mental health conditions. The disability adviser’s core duty will be to provide information on reasonable adjustments at UCL, as well constructive and supportive advice on the implementation of reasonable adjustments. The implementation of reasonable adjustments will ensure we enable our students to access their teaching and learning, removing barriers that may impact upon their potential to succeed. The Disability Adviser will be responsible for supporting UCL students with disabilities, finalising reasonable adjustments within the higher education setting and fully completing the administrative processes necessary for this supportive role.
Key Requirements
Applicants should have knowledge and understanding of the Equality Act 2010, as well as why this is relevant within a public sector setting. Applicants should be experienced in working in a setting that removes barriers for people with disabilities. When considering the removal of barriers, a solution-focussed response should be given, for example, the removal of physical barriers or the recommendation of assistive technology to support the individual. A general understanding of confidentiality and GDPR is necessary, particularly when thinking about our main service-user. Further training will be provided. Applicants should have an aptitude for problem-solving, able to see the bigger picture, as well as delivery of focussed support for an individual. Ideally, applicants should have knowledge or an interest of the complexities around the medical and social models of disabilities. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who have worked in wider support work with young people, for example, those waiting for an ADHD and/or Autism diagnosis. Experience or knowledge of the mental health difficulties experienced by young people is desirable. Current or previous membership of to the National Association of Disability Practitioners is desirable but not necessary.
Further Details
A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
To apply for the vacancy please click on the `Apply Now' button below.
If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact Louise Grimmett (Disability and SpLDs Manager) at l.grimmett@ucl.ac.uk
The UCL Ways of Working for professional services supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work – please see UCL Ways of Working to find out more.
We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within UCL at this level.
Closing Date
5 Oct 2022
Latest time for the submission of applications
23:59
Interview date
TBC
Any offer of employment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Support Staff.
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