Reports to: Academic Registrar
Key Contacts:
- Internal: Dean, Head of Education, Director of Studies, All Faculty Members
- External: GPs, Care Coordinators, NHS Contacts
Overall Purpose of the Role:
We are looking for a compassionate, organised, and proactive individual to join our team as a Student Disability and Wellbeing Advisor. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting students and creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- To act as a specialist point of reference for advice on student disability and wellbeing matters
- To conduct SpLD screenings
- To advise students on the process for securing SpLD diagnosis
- To work with our admissions team on supporting students that declare disability at the application stage
- To work with our Director of Studies Office to support students on Mental Health and Wellbeing plans
- To work with the Quality and Registry teams on ensuring the effective implementation of reasonable adjustments
- To provide 1-2-1 information and support to students with wellbeing and disability needs
- To offer individual support for students on accessing the Disabled Students Allowance
- To respond to and manage (where appropriate) CRISIS response
- To provide support to staff who are working with students with disabilities
- To be part of a team providing a package of distinctive student support activities
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with our principles of confidentiality
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Able to respond sensitively to the needs of students experiencing mental distress
- Able to assess and manage CRISIS situation
- A demonstrably high level of personal discretion and judgement especially when dealing with sensitive or confidential information
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to work proactively to identify and resolve problems
- Adaptable, self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimum supervision
- Ability to work within professional boundaries
- IT literate with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel spreadsheets
Education
- Degree or equivalent
- Relevant qualifications/ training in a field such as MH Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy
Experience
- Experience in Safeguarding or a willingness to learn about this area
- Appropriate work experience with adults and mental health difficulties
- Ability to respond sensitively to student needs
- Understanding of issues affecting students in HE
To view the full Job Description please click here.
The successful candidate will work as a part of a team to ensure the availability of student services Monday – Saturday. Some evening shifts will be required during term time.
Work location: Onsite in Manchester
Application deadline: 1st October 2026
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed, so early applications are encouraged.
To apply, please click the 'Apply' button above.
