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_*Disability Adviser x 2*_
Disability and Dyslexia Support Service, Student Services Department
Ref: R06666 Closing Date: 22 September 2008 Grade: 7
Salary: Starting salary £26,665 - £33,780 per annum, with the
expectation of annual incremental progression. Potential to progress to
£36,912 through sustained exceptional contribution
We require two enthusiastic people to join our dynamic team in providing
a high quality service to prospective and current disabled students,
advising on the provision of support services and facilities within the
University. The service promotes a student centred approach to support
provision and achieves this through close liaison with other support
services, academic departments and external agencies.
Post A will support students with specific learning difficulties,
mobility/wheelchair users, medical and unseen disabilities.
Post B will support students with specific learning difficulties,
hearing impairment and autistic spectrum disorders.
The appointees will work closely with the Disability Coordinator and
other colleagues to ensure the delivery of support to a broad range of
students. The successful applicants will also provide advice and
information to disabled students, ensuring that they are able to fully
access the opportunities within the University of Sheffield
Candidates should be educated to degree level (or have equivalent
experience) and have disability related experience and/or knowledge,
preferably in a HE setting. A sound understanding of Disability
Discrimination legislation, with particular reference to that concerned
with the HE sector is also required.
Informal enquiries: Informal enquiries may be directed to Claire Shanks,
Disability Coordinator at [log in to unmask], or by telephone on
0114 222 1303.
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Disability Coordinator
Disability and Dyslexia Support Service
The Hillsborough Centre
Alfred Denny Building
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TN
Tel: 0114 222 1371
Fax: 0114 222 1373
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