Support Work Coordinator

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The opportunity

This post offers an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic, hard-working and experienced disability practitioners to work as a Support Work Coordinator within our Disability Service.

You will work closely with your manager and colleagues to co-ordinate support work for disabled students. You will take a lead on recruitment and training of support workers, including Specialist Mentors. You will also be responsible for cross-team initiatives relating to inclusive practices.

About you

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

Closing date for applications, 21 January 2024, 23:55 pm

Interviews to be held, 07 February 2024

If you need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact, Sahil Ibrahim, Resourcing Adviser via email at educationstaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk

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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