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Role: Student Disability and Wellbeing Officer
Reporting to: Operations Manager
Location: Birmingham
Salary: 25K-28K
Hours: Full Time (40-hours per week)
Contract Type: Permanent
The Role:The Student Disability and Wellbeing Officer will contribute to a student-centred specialist advice and guidance service providing confidential, impartial advice and support to students with a range of neurodiverse needs. They will be required to deliver confidential, impartial advice and support for students, to enable them to participate fully in their studies at our institutions. The postholder will work collaboratively with the other members of the College/institution and provide advice service across all campuses
Some Key Responsibilities would be:
- Ensure legal compliance under the Equality Act 2010 by formulating, promoting, and reviewing student disability services.
- Conduct initial screenings for learning difficulties, manage referrals for diagnostic assessments, and maintain accurate records on the database.
- Develop, implement, and review reasonable adjustments for students, working closely with departments to ensure smooth transitions and effective support.
- Manage a portfolio of cases, providing ongoing support, arranging non-medical helpers, and advising students on obtaining disability evidence.
- Participate in staff training, case conferences, and contribute to disability policy development and the annual Disability Advisory Service report.
- Stay updated on legislation and best practices, promoting high-quality disability advice and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and Equality & Diversity regulations
Requirements:
- Master’s or Professional qualification in a related field
- Experience working in a Higher Education setting
- Oraganisation and Time Management
- Excellent communication and coordination skills
- Understanding and being empathetic to the needs of our students
- Cooperative and collaborative
If you are interested, please send me a copy of your CV and I will be in touch.
