Disability Officer

Education and Student Services (ESS) at Queen’s University Belfast, is currently seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the post of Disability Officer. The successful candidate will provide specialist information, support and advice to students, faculties and professional support areas on the development and implementation of support that ensures inclusive and accessible learning for students with disabilities at Queen’s.

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria:

• BA (Hons) or equivalent in a relevant discipline plus significant relevant experience as outlined below OR Foundation Degree (Level 5) in a relevant discipline plus substantial relevant experience as outlined below.

• Relevant experience of working in the disability sector providing information, advice, guidance and support to service users including assessing the individual needs of people with disabilities, monitoring progress and ensuring appropriate recording of notes.
• Demonstrable relevant paid experience of assessing the individual needs of people with disabilities on a one-to-one basis in a higher/further education, training or employment environment, and making recommendations for support including the implementation of reasonable adjustments based upon medical evidence. (post primary).
• Experience of dealing with challenging situations, identifying risk and implementing actions to mitigate risk of harm to an individual or others.

Please note the above are not an exhaustive list. For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria please click on the Candidate Information link below.

This post is available on a fixed term contract for three years. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

At Queen’s our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a staff member you will become part of a vibrant organisational culture, which will provide you with the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through a continuous focus on learning and development.

We offer an excellent employment package that includes:

• Great terms & conditions
• Pension schemes
• This is a primarily campus based role however flexible working is possible in collaboration with your line manager.
• Family-friendly initiatives
• Career development opportunities
• Support for health & mental wellbeing
• Generous holiday entitlement of 8.4 weeks a year (made up of 23 days annual leave, 10 closure days and 9 bank holidays)

Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We have created an inclusive culture by establishing staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.

We also subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI in addition to Athena Swan. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit:  www.qub.ac.uk/diversity ; www.qub.ac.uk/qgi  and www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/

Informal enquiries may be directed to Denise Clements ([email protected] )

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