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.
This position is based at Coventry University London Campus, Middlesex Street, London, E1 7JF
The Role
Student Wellbeing Services wishes to appoint a Student Disability and Wellbeing Officer. The postholder will provide comprehensive disability and wellbeing support service to all students. Coordinating the Group’s response by instructing and liaising with staff throughout the university group, appropriate external agencies, and student families where appropriate.
Duties include:
- To promote and improve the welfare, health, wellbeing, and student experience.
- Develop, provide, and publicise the professional support service to students, their tutors and other university group staff on all matters relating to student Welfare and Wellbeing.
- To undertake a proactive role in supporting students with additional support needs.
- Deliver a professional support and advisory service to students, parents/guardians and University Group staff on all matters relating to practical, personal, and additional needs arising from disability. Supporting and guiding students and staff with disabilit
Our Successful Candidate
This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.
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 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, 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.
The Benefits
As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:
- Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
- 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- New Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Life Assurance 4 x Salary
- BUPA Cash Plan
- 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
- CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
- 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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