Disability Support Adviser

We are looking for a new Disability Support Adviser to join our team. Top 3 criteria for the role are

• Proven track record of relevant experience e.g. as an adviser or practitioner working with students and/or adults with disabilities, in an education or a community setting.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and act upon diagnostic and/or assessment reports, information and statistics in relation to disability, neurodivergence, health and mental health conditions.
• Ability to assess the learning support needs of students with disabilities.
Please note that this role can also be offered on a 0.8FTE basis if requested. What you can bring The successful candidate will have a proven track record of relevant experience e.g. as an adviser or practitioner working with students and/or adults with disabilities, in an education or a community setting.

The University of Sunderland offers life-changing opportunities for 27,500 students across its campuses in Sunderland, London, Hong Kong, and through global partnerships with learning institutions in 19 countries. We're proud to be a top 50 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2024), with top-quality facilities, inclusive culture, and our vibrant, ever-changing city. Sport and Support, within Student Journey, is at the heart of the University's activities to support our students. Our teams, provide a wide range of sport and support activity designed to ensure students are supported and encouraged to make the most of their time at University and succeed on their programmes.

Our University is not just a place of academic excellence, but also a community that embraces inclusivity and support. We value our staff and offer a rewarding package that goes beyond just salary. At the University of Sunderland, we prioritise not only your professional growth but also your happiness and well-being.
• Enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement of 36 days, along with an additional 5 closure days over the Christmas break and 8 Bank Holidays.
• Enrolment into our pension scheme, ensuring your financial security for the future.
• Access to our "My Lifestyle Benefits Platform", where you can enjoy online discounts at hundreds of retailers every day. Plus, take advantage of exclusive schemes that allow you to purchase a new car, bike, or technology at a discounted rate.
• Your health and well-being are important to us. That's why we provide access to discounted private medical insurance, health cash plans, and guidance on financial well-being.
• Maintaining an active lifestyle is made easy with discounted membership for CitySpace Fitness, our state-of-the-art facility for sports and social activities.
Equality, diversity & inclusion We strongly believe that an inclusive university, where a diverse range of individuals feel valued and have equal opportunity to get into work and reach their potential, is good for our staff, students, university, and society. Our work on equality, diversity and inclusivity has never been more important. We believe inclusivity is an essential value at the heart of what we do, and we want all our staff to be part of that journey with us. Our recent staff survey conducted in 2023 showed that 97% of our staff believed that we were committed to achieving an inclusive university.