University Support Worker

6 months ago


Cardiff, United Kingdom Digby Morgan Full time

summary
- _ cardiff, wales_
- _ £12.00 per hour, 28 days holiday pro rata_
- _ temporary_- specialism
- student support- reference number
- PR-1226047
- job details

Are you looking for a fulfilling and flexible role that helps make a positive difference to students' well being and education?

We are looking for University Support Workers to join our team in supporting students at Universities in Cardiff.

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We provide support on campus at Universities for students with various disabilities, including hearing and visual impairments, physical disabilities and SpLD.

As a University Support Worker you will support students to develop their independence and autonomy in higher education. You will also assist students in assessing the teaching and learning environments of the university.

**Benefits**:

- Flexible working hours
- 28 days holiday pay pro rata - perfect for the summer holidays and Christmas breaks
- Working for the UK's leading provider - you're in safe hands
- Interacting directly with students - YOU help them to achieve their goals
- Pay rate of £12 per hour

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide support and reassurance for students adapting to the academic demands of higher education.
- Taking the lead to help the student maintain their motivation, you will support students with making a structured plan for each day you support them
- To assist students with transition to university by helping them to understand the routine of university life.
- Support with building independence, communication with peers and staff.
- Assist students to implement strategies to help manage their workload, organisation and time management (E.g. Use of calendars and diaries)
- To liaise with Randstad, the Disability Support team (and the Parents, where appropriate) regarding student progress or on any matters regarding a student's support needs or well-being.
- Attend regular meetings during week to discuss progress and areas for improvement

**Requirements**:

- Degree or equivalent qualification
- Knowledge of Higher Education
- An enhanced level of skill and experience of working with disabled people
- Ability to work independently
- Attention to detail
- Commitment to principles of equality of opportunity
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexibility and punctuality
- Good organisational skills
- Understanding of confidentiality issues
- Understanding of role boundaries

Preferred but not essential:

- Knowledge of Autism
- Knowledge of the barriers that disabled people may experience in higher education
- Previous experience supporting on a 1-to-1 basisshow more

Are you looking for a fulfilling and flexible role that helps make a positive difference to students' well being and education?

We are looking for University Support Workers to join our team in supporting students at Universities in Cardiff.

We provide support on campus at Universities for students with various disabilities, including hearing and visual impairments, physical disabilities and SpLD.

As a University Support Worker you will support students to develop their independence and autonomy in higher education. You will also assist students in assessing the teaching and learning environments of the university.

**Benefits**:

- Flexible working hours
- 28 days holiday pay pro rata - perfect for the summer holidays and Christmas breaks
- Working for the UK's leading provider - you're in safe hands
- Interacting directly with students - YOU help them to achieve their goals
- Pay rate of £12 per hour

...

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide support and reassurance for students adapting to the academic demands of higher education.
- Taking the lead to help the student maintain their motivation, you will support students with making a structured plan for each day you support them
- To assist students with transition to university by helping them to understand the routine of university life.
- Support with building independence, communication with peers and staff.
- Assist students to implement strategies to help manage their workload, organisation and time management (E.g. Use of calendars and diaries)
- To liaise with Randstad, the Disability Support team (and the Parents, where appropriate) regarding student progress or on any matters regarding a student's support needs or well-being.
- Attend regular meetings during week to discuss progress and areas for improvement

**Requirements**:

- Degree or equivalent qualification
- Knowledge of Higher Education
- An enhanced level of skill and experience of working with disabled people
- Ability to work independently
- Attention to detail
- Commitment to principles of equality of opportunity
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexibility and punctuality
- Good organisational skills
- Understanding of confidentiality issues
- Understanding of role boundaries

Preferred but not essential:

- Knowledge of Autism
- Knowledge of the barriers that disabled people may exper



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