Specialist Mentor

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The opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role as part of a brand-new mentoring service at a world leading university.

As a Specialist Mentor you will influence and shape the development of UAL’s Disability Service. You will deliver one-to-one specialist mentoring to students, facilitating independent learning and supporting them to overcome barriers to study.

You will proactively self-manage a caseload of students. This includes keeping accurate records, updating colleagues in-line with service procedures, following safeguarding and risk protocol and ensuring each student has access to appropriate support and interventions.

As part of your continued professional development, you will need to keep up to date with changes and developments in legislation, best practice, and procedures across the sector.

We have full-time positions available, but we also welcome applicants interested in term-time only and part-time work. Anyone interested in a part-time or term time role only please state this in your personal statement. You must be able to commit to a minimum of 17.5 hours per week.

About you

Experience of working with disabled people is desirable, but not essential.

You will need an understanding of safeguarding requirements, including with respect to vulnerable adults, and a willingness to undertake regular training in this area.

Experience of providing one-to-one support is essential, as is a clear understanding of the barriers students may encounter when studying at Further and Higher Education level.

Good working knowledge of the education provisions of the Equality Act (2010) and of General Data Protection Regulation is equally important.

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.

Our culture

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 be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

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.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.

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