At University of Hull, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in University of Hull workplace. These include people from global majority backgrounds; people who have a declared disability; LGBTQI+ people; and women particularly for our Grade 9 and 10 roles.
We reserve the right to close the advert early if a satisfactory amount of applications have been received.
The University of Hull is committed to driving successful outcomes for all students alongside delivering a great student experience within an inclusive environment that upholds the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that every individual, regardless of their background or ability, should have equal opportunities to excel in higher education. Our commitment to social justice drives us to create an educational experience that unlocks the full potential of our students.
It is an exciting time to be at the University of Hull as we build our One Team culture, drive service improvement and support our students and staff to achieve their personal goals and aspirations. The University of Hull has adopted a new professional service delivery model following extensive consultation with stakeholders from across the University and an exciting opportunity is now available within Academic Services for a Disability Inclusion Adviser to deliver support to students who require intervention or support to make the most of every learning opportunity.
Working as part of our Disability Inclusion team, the primary focus of this role will be the provision of one-to-one and small group non-urgent high-quality interventions and case-co-ordination for students who are experiencing challenges which have the potential to impact on their success or wellbeing. We are seeking a highly motivated, creative and compassionate individual with significant demonstrable experience of supporting and advocating for adults or young adults.
The post holder will be part of our first-response duty team. They will also maintain a case load of students as well as offering single session or short-term interventions to address a range of presenting needs, which may include medical conditions, disability, pregnancy, estrangement, financial hardship and neurodivergent conditions. The post holder will have the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of students, in particular those who have significant, co-occurring and/or complex needs and those from underrepresented groups.
A sound understanding of the factors which impact student success and wellbeing alongside the ability to deliver evidence-based interventions for a range of wellbeing needs to a diverse range of students is critical. Knowledge or experience of working with students within a higher education setting is advantageous. The post holder must be able to assess needs and plan, deliver and evaluate interventions with clear goals and outcomes which meet the holistic needs of the student.
We are seeking individuals with a professional qualification or evidence of relevant training and experience in the field of disability, specific learning differences and/or neurodivergence. Excellent communication skills, a high level of motivation and adaptability, a compassionate and proactive approach and a willingness to work collaboratively with others is essential to this post.
We are looking for someone who is as passionate as we are about supporting our students’ success. This position provides an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, forward-thinking team and contribute to the wellbeing and success of our students.
If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Zoe Hardey, Talent Acquisition on Z.Hardey@hull.ac.uk
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