The Disability Advisory and Support Service (DASS) is pleased to advertise an exciting opportunity for a staff focussed Disability Adviser to join our team at the University of Manchester.
As part of DASS, you will contribute to a client-centred, specialist advice and guidance service. You will manage your own caseload, providing tailored advice and support for disabled staff and coordinating the adjustments they require. The role involves advising on applications for external funding, outlining available support, and working collaboratively with colleagues across the Campus Life Division (Advice and Response, the Mental Health Support Team, and Occupational Health), line managers and People Services.
You will bring strong knowledge of the Equality Act and other relevant legislation, and a commitment to continuous service improvement.
Applicants should be educated to degree level (or equivalent) and have experience assessing the needs of disabled people, including individuals with mental health conditions, neurodivergence, unseen disabilities, physical or sensory impairments, and specific learning difficulties. A detailed understanding of the needs of staff within the higher education sector, and the appropriate responses and adjustments, is essential.
Excellent interpersonal skills, strong accuracy and communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are required.
What you will get in return:
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to people.talent@manchester.ac.uk
Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Alison Hassett
Email: alison.hassett@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
