Disability Adviser London, England
Job description
About us
We are a world-ranking University and endeavour for our support services to match. Student Support and Wellbeing comprise of a team of expert disability advisers, mental health coordinators, mentors and study skills tutors. Student and Registry Services are responsible for providing services to all students throughout their time at UCL and for supporting academic departments and administrative staff in delivering a high quality student experience. We also play a key role in co-ordinating UCL's governance processes and academic quality assurance operations. UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services (SSW) provides information, advice and welfare support for all registered students, including delivery of related student events.
About the role
The Disability Adviser post provides information, advice and support to disabled students; both prospective and current. These individuals may be affected by wellbeing and/or mental health conditions. The disability adviser’s core duty will be to provide information on reasonable adjustments at UCL, as well constructive and supportive advice on the implementation of reasonable adjustments. The implementation of reasonable adjustments will ensure we enable our students to access their teaching and learning, removing barriers that may impact upon their potential to succeed.
About you
The Disability Adviser will be responsible for supporting UCL students with disabilities, finalising reasonable adjustments within the higher education setting and fully completing the administrative processes necessary for this supportive role. We welcome individuals who have knowledge and/or interest in neurodivergence and appropriate support, including signposting and referrals for neurodivergent students.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan Immigration loan Relocation scheme for certain posts On-Site nursery On-site gym Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service Discounted medical insurance.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, 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 UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.
