Sessional Disability Advisor - Temporary 6 months

Location - University of West London

Salary - £33,337 - Pro rata - Hourly equivalent - £19.84

Full Time Hours - 35 per week - May be required to work Saturday's

Contract Type - 6 Months Fixed Term to start as soon as possible - opportunity to increase term/become permanent.

We are seeking a committed and experienced individual with professional expertise in student disability and wellbeing to join our integrated team in this new role, to provide specialist advice and support on student disability, wellbeing and mental health and to

deliver a range of interventions for students experiencing personal issues that may impact on their learning. The successful candidate will work collaboratively as part of a local team to ensure consistent practice towards student welfare and wellbeing issues and that concerns are responded to effectively. You will also contribute to the work of Student Welfare in the formulation, promotion, delivery, monitoring and review of University policies and procedures regarding students with disabilities, specific learning difficulties and Mental Health issues, to ensure legal and contractual obligations under the Equality Act 2010.

You will work with a caseload of students and expect to handle their cases in a timely manner (5 working days). Provide one to one advice and information to disabled students, students with specific learning difficulties and assist when necessary students with mental health difficulties. Refer to student record data held on the student records system (Unit-e) as required and ensure full and accurate casework data is recorded in compliance with the Services Code of Confidentiality, professional standards and Audit requirements.

You will also be expected to refer students who may have a specific learning difficulty for a diagnostic assessment to determine the cause of any difficulties they may be experiencing. Where appropriate, to refer students to other teams within Student Services, to other University support services, or to external agencies and to liaise with appropriate academic and other relevant staff to support widening participation and access,academic progress and student retention.

You will need to hold a degree or equivalent, together with a recognised professional

qualification in the field of mental health and/or wellbeing. You will have effective interpersonal and communication skills and will be able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

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