Wellbeing Adviser (Disability) and Specialist Study Skills Tutor - 1 yr FTC

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2023.

We were also named University of the Year for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023, being described by the editor as “regularly among the top-performing universities” and proving that “it is possible for a London-based institution to achieve outstanding levels of student satisfaction beyond other universities”.

• University status awarded in or after 1992

Student Services / Wellbeing Service

Student Services is a large multi-disciplinary team that plays a crucial role in supporting our students. The Wellbeing Service is an umbrella term used to describe our various teams, Counselling, Disability & Mental Health, Welfare, Faith and Student Liaison. We provide a holistic approach to student support to ensure students’ individual needs are fully met to enhance their academic success, aid student experience and develop each student as an individual. The Wellbeing team is a busy and in-demand service. We are a tight knit team who help and support each other. We work hard and most importantly have fun along the way.

The Role

The Wellbeing Adviser (Disability) and Specialist Study Skills Tutor will work 1:1 with students offering specialist advice and guidance to ensure their disability and mental health requirements are fully supported. You will be required to produce Individual Support Plans (ISP’s) for students recommending appropriate reasonable adjustments to support them during their studies. You will provide reflections around student’s disability needs and make appropriate referrals, both internally and externally. As part of your role, you will also deliver 1to1 Specialist Study Skills sessions for students with SpLDs and Autism with the aim of helping them develop independent learning skills. At times you will also be expected to support colleagues in the Mental health team by supporting students with a wide range of mental health conditions.

The Person

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our team on a temporary basis for one year. You will be self-motivated, proactive and well organised person, who can work equally well as a team member and on an individual basis using your own initiative. You will be experienced working with individuals with different disabilities and able to offer specialist 1:1 advice to support their needs and help them in their studies. You will hold appropriate specialist teaching qualification and be current member of one of the following organisations: PATOSS, ADSHE, Dyslexia Association or Dyslexia Guild and have previous experience supporting students with developing independent learning skills through Specialist Study Skills sessions. You will have experience effectively supporting people with a variety of disabilities, neurodiverse conditions, and mental health challenges/crisis.

How to Apply

To apply click on ‘Apply Online’ and fill out the application form. Further information about the application process can be found here:

https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0

Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk if you need any assistance with the application process.

Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 15th April 2024.

For informal enquiries about the position please contact Deborah Adewole (Head of Wellbeing) and Monika Grivnova (Senior Wellbeing Adviser)– wellbeing@uwl.ac.uk

Additional Information

Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl

Our team is under-represented in terms of staff from BAME (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) backgrounds, of LGBT+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer as well as a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship.

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.

This post requires working from campus 5 days a week.

An Enhanced DBS Certificate is required for this post (to be undertaken upon appointment).

We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time.

The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.