Inclusion Support Advisor (ISA) – Mental Health (EHA2469-0825)

Edge Hill University

  • Ormskirk, Lancashire
  • £32,080-34,610 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity to join the Inclusion Team here at Edge Hill University. As a member of the Inclusion Team, you will have responsibility for the design and delivery of high quality specialist academic support for the Inclusion Team. Providing advice and support for disabled students of all academic disciplines at all levels, from pre-entry to taught postgraduate, across the University to enhance students experience, attainment and retention.The role will involve building effective relationships and working collaboratively with colleagues across disability services to support students in developing autonomy and independent learning and study strategies. You will also contribute to team and service development, including participating in and leading on specific projects and areas of activity within the team and more broadly across Student Services.For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Alison Bradshaw, Senior Inclusion Officer atAbout YouAs Inclusion Support Advisor (ISA) – Mental Health, you will:
  • Be qualified to meet the criteria for Band 4 Specialist Mentor
  • Have experience of delivering specialist support to disabled students in a one to one and group setting
  • Have experience of leading and delivering successful project outputs
  • Have experience of evaluation techniques and approaches to developing service delivery and provision
  • Expert understanding of the range of accessibility, inclusion and student support needs in relation to disabled students within a higher education context
  • Commitment to the delivery of a student focused service promoting strategy development, self-awareness and autonomy
At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.Rewards & Benefits
  • A minimum of 36 days annual leave per annum (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)
  • Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
  • Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.
  • Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources
  • A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career
  • Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
  • Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 17.8%
About UsAt Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff. Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.

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