Student Disability Advisor

Agile working (blend of home and office based)/ Arrangements for job share would be considered

The Opportunity

The Disability Advisor role represents an exciting opportunity based in Student Services in the Disability Team, part of the Accessibility and Inclusion Team within Student Services.

We are looking for an ambitious individual to join a team of staff and will provide specialist disability advice and support to both prospective and current students during their time at the University.  

The post-holder will work alongside 2 other Disability Advisors liaising with Disability Link Officers in schools, Student Experience Officers, Academic staff and other professional support staff to ensure disabled students are supported.

The post holder will have experience of working in a similar environment and be able to provide advice to students, young people or vulnerable adults in an education environment. You will also have an understanding of issues relating to student needs and support and be able to deal with a caseload of students. You will need a degree or equivalent level qualification

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:  

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade 7 (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave  
• Excellent staff pension scheme   
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development   
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery    
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site  
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible. 

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience.  With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 10,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research.  Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

DBS Please note this appointment is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

For informal enquiries may be addressed to:  Ruth Hodkinson, Head of Student Accessibility and Inclusion, email [email protected].  Applications to this address will not be accepted. 

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