Disability Adviser

5 months ago


Portsmouth, United Kingdom University of Portsmouth Full time

Experience the pride of being part of a select group - one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

**THE ROLE**:
The Disability Adviser is responsible for the provision of specialist, expert advice, guidance and support to students with Specific Learning Differences (SpLD), Global Learning Differences (GLD) and less complex disabilities, some of whom may be vulnerable.

The role is to ensure that the University maintains compliancy with the current legal obligations under the Equality Act 2010 to assist academic and professional services staff to develop inclusive practices and reduce the barriers to learning for disabled students and those with additional learning needs. This will also involve raising awareness of disability and promoting the Social Model of Disability to enhance the student experience and support transition to University.

The postholder is required to develop positive relationships with funding authorities and other external agencies involved in supporting potential and current students. The role involves working with complicated frameworks, legislation, accurate management of sensitive information, respect for confidentiality and diversity, along with a compassionate but pragmatic approach to support.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this post.

**DISCOVER THE ADVANTAGES OF JOINING OUR UNIVERSITY. WE OFFER A RANGE OF ATTRACTIVE BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE**:

- Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
- Contributory defined benefits pension schemes - Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support and research staff and Teachers Pensions for our academic staff.
- Generous leave entitlement of 32-35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
- Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
- Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
- Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- Staff wellbeing programmes.
- Long service awards and recognition awards, which are awarded to staff for exceptional performance.
- Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
- Discounted learning.
- Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
- The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further information on My Reward and Benefits

**UKVI STATEMENT**

**ED&I STATEMENT**:
Please note the closing date may be extended if required.

**Salary**

£30,487 - £32,982 per annum

**Contractual hours**

37

**Basis**

Full-Time

**Job category/type**

Permanent - Full-Time

**Job reference**

REC00000801



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