Disability Support Officer

This post sits in the Disability and Inclusion team within Student Services at the University of Chester. The core of the work is one-to-one support for disabled students and applicants, helping them put reasonable adjustments in place so they can live and study independently. What sets it apart is flexible working across University sites with some homeworking, in a fast-paced setting with tight deadlines. Candidates need a degree or equivalent and working knowledge of disability support in higher education.

What the job involves

• Working directly with disabled students and applicants
• Helping students secure reasonable adjustments so they can live and study independently
• Working flexibly across University sites, with some homeworking

What’s required

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent level qualification

Experience

• Experience of working with disabled people

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Working under pressure to tight deadlines
• Working knowledge of disability support for students in higher education

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