Head Of Disability And Mental Health Services

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The University’s Annual Leave year runs from 1 August to 31 July. In addition to statutory Bank Holidays, you are entitled to 259 hours (35 days) paid annual leave during the course of the year.
Additional leave over the Christmas and New Year period during the Christmas closure
Special leave to support a range of circumstances
Hybrid working arrangements: 60 percent On Campus and 40 percent Working from home
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We are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced Head of Service for the Disability and Mental Health Service.
The role will involve:
Managing a team of Disability and Mental Health Advisers
Leading the delivery of exceptional student support in the areas of Disability and Mental Health
Developing and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Support in decision making around risk and complex cases
Keeping up to date with sector-wide knowledge to inform service development
Development of university wide staff training to support a whole university approach to Disability and Mental Health
Collating and presenting data to evidence service impact
The post holder should have significant experience with managing a team and resources, and may be required to deputise occasionally for the Assistant Director (Student Wellbeing & Welfare).
Informal enquires are welcomed. If you wish to discuss this opportunity in more detail or have any questions please contact Lindsay While, Assistant Director (Student Wellbeing and Welfare) via email to l.while@tess.ac.uk .
Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will qualify for University sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.
The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory DBS disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of our clearance procedures.
If you are shortlisted, your interview will take place in person, on Campus.
Please note that the University may ask you to participate in a number of selection activities as part of the recruitment process for this vacancy.
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