Disability Adviser x3

The opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for 3 experienced (1 x Part Time and 2 x Full Time) disability practitioners to join our innovative Disability Service and play a key role at University of the Arts London.

 

As a Disability Adviser, you will deliver advice and support to prospective and current students on disability access and support issues, funding, and other sources of support.

You will work closely with the Disability Service managers and colleagues in developing good systems and procedures, and in realising the disability strategic plan.

 

You will also work closely with academic colleagues and other university staff, communicating effectively about students’ access requirements and support needs.

 

There are 3 vacancies within the team:

 

 - One is a part‑time, permanent role, working 24.5 hours per week. We can offer some flexibility with how these hours are worked across the week.

 

 - Two posts are full‑time roles, working 35 hours per week, of which one is a 13 month fixed-term contract.

 

Please indicate in your application form which role(s) you are interested in being considered for.

Your profile

We are seeking a candidate who has experience of professional advice work. With a thorough understanding of the social model of disability and the Equality Act (2010), you will know how this applies to Further and Higher Education contexts.

You will understand disability funding arrangements in Further and Higher Education and have expertise in developing and encouraging inclusive practices.

You will possess a first degree, or the Certificate in applied Advice Work, NVQ Level III Advice and guidance, or equivalent qualification.

You will have excellent communication skills and successful experience of working in a team, collaborating and problem-solving.

For further information about the Disability Service please visit the following weblink -

http://www.arts.ac.uk/study-at-ual/student-services/disability--dyslexia/

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

As a University, we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to hold a Bronze Award from the Race Equality Charter (REC), are members of the Business Disability Forum and Employers for Carers, and maintain our status as a Disability Confident Scheme and Living Wage employer.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

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