Our Mission

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. Driven by our passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people, and communities are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them. Our people are at the heart of what we do and are key to our success, we each play a key role in making a difference and embrace the challenge to improve the lives of our communities.

This role is based within CU Academic Services, a sister company of Coventry University and part of the Coventry University Group.

The Role

Student Wellbeing Services wishes to appoint a Student Disability and Wellbeing Support Lead. Working with the Director of Student Welfare and Health, the postholder will provide strategic disability and wellbeing leadership across the University Group. To lead the provision and delivery of professional disability and wellbeing support services to students. 

Providing disability expertise, management, advice, and guidance. Supporting University Group staff on all matters which include psychological, practical, and personal issues related to student wellbeing. Responding to critical incidents and assessing risk, making immediate referrals, and taking follow-up actions which can involve legal services, the police, public health, and other statutory agencies.

Our Successful Candidate

Applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of the needs of disabled students and of the University’s legal obligations under the Equalities Act (2010). You will line manage a team of Disability and Wellbeing Officers, provide comprehensive disability-related advice and guidance, implement disability and wellbeing support in line with regulatory and legislative guidelines.

You will have experience of working with people from a diverse range of backgrounds, working in a management role and managing a caseload of students in a post 16 setting. Identifying the support needs of students, understanding of the legislative, financial, and regulatory frameworks within disability in a HE setting. Ensuring that the University Group is providing appropriate support and interventions under a duty of Care responsibility. To lead continuous improvement of inclusive practice and to enhance the experience, engagement, and student outcomes.

The Benefits

Along with a competitive salary we offer an industry leading Rewards and Benefits package which includes:

•    Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
•    30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
•    New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
•    BUPA Cash Plan
•    50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
•    CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
•    New Electric Car Scheme
•    Cycle To Work scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

Full Job Description & Person Specification

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The successful candidate may require a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, as appropriate, in accordance with Group Safeguarding (children, vulnerable adults and students) and prevent standard.