Disability Advisor

Disability Advisor

£24,811 to £27,674 per annum

37.5 hours per week

Permanent

About the Role

This is a key role in contributing to a professional and specialist advice and guidance service to support students with learning differences, disabilities, and medical and mental health conditions to enable them to access their studies successfully and encourage academic progress and student retention.

About You

We are looking for a highly organised individual to join our HE Achievement and Success Centre at Hartpury University. Must have proven and current experience of working with people with disabilities in an educational setting. You will have experience of working in a one to one or small group capacity with adults with a range of disabilities, ideally with a Mental Health Qualification or a Specific Learning Disability Qualification (SpLD) however, this is not essential. You will have the ability to work flexibly and under pressure with excellent communication and team skills. The successful candidate will possess a degree or equivalent qualification in an appropriate area.

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working

• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service

• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme

• Generous pension scheme (LGPS)

• Employee Discounts Scheme

• Onsite fitness facilities

• Support for continuous professional development

• Flexible working opportunities available

• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

About Us

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.

Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

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The closing date for receipt of applications is 19th May 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.