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Support Worker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 14 Awst 2024 |
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| Cyflog: | £22,681 i £24,248 bob blwyddyn, pro rata |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 27 Awst 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Lancashire, North West England |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Edge Hill University |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | EHA2601-0824 |
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About the Role
The department of Social Work and Wellbeing is a well-established and successful team within the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine. The current portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes have experienced a growth in popularity over recent years, reflected in an increase in applications. These are contemporary and exciting programmes which aim to develop graduates who are highly employable and well equipped to work in the field of health and social care.
The department is dynamic, forward thinking, innovative and research active with a variety of programmes on offer. Our suite of programmes offer diverse opportunities for our students, whilst the diverse backgrounds of the academic team complement each other, leading to a collaborative and academically stimulating learning environment for both students and staff.
We are seeking to appoint a skilled and resourceful individual who can operate as a personal assistant for one of our University Lecturers who has ADHD. This role involves providing invaluable support in managing the demands of academic life whilst navigating the unique challenges which ADHD can present. By offering tailored assistance and crucially, understanding, they can help to optimise the productivity, effectiveness and wellbeing of our lecturer. In doing so, this also contributes to the wellbeing and success of our students within the faculty.
For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Lynsey Roocroft, Associate Head Social Work and Wellbeing at Roocrofl@edgehill.ac.uk.
About You
As a Support Worker, you will have:
Skills in adaptability and flexibility alongside strong people skills
Ability to adapt to changing needs and priorities to help troubleshoot problems and work with our staff members to find creative solutions to challenges as they arise
Experience of ADHD coaching and working in an educational environment
Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Empathy, patience and a desire to help ADHD individuals succeed
Internal staff wishing to apply for a fixed term role as a secondment opportunity must discuss this with their existing line manager before applying.
At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Rewards & Benefits
A minimum of 35 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)
Free foreign language evening classes
Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.
Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and as health & wellbeing resources
A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career
Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 17.8%
About Us
At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.
Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.
Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.
Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.
About the Role
The department of Social Work and Wellbeing is a well-established and successful team within the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine. The current portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes have experienced a growth in popularity over recent years, reflected in an increase in applications. These are contemporary and exciting programmes which aim to develop graduates who are highly employable and well equipped to work in the field of health and social care.
The department is dynamic, forward thinking, innovative and research active with a variety of programmes on offer. Our suite of programmes offer diverse opportunities for our students, whilst the diverse backgrounds of the academic team complement each other, leading to a collaborative and academically stimulating learning environment for both students and staff.
We are seeking to appoint a skilled and resourceful individual who can operate as a personal assistant for one of our University Lecturers who has ADHD. This role involves providing invaluable support in managing the demands of academic life whilst navigating the unique challenges which ADHD can present. By offering tailored assistance and crucially, understanding, they can help to optimise the productivity, effectiveness and wellbeing of our lecturer. In doing so, this also contributes to the wellbeing and success of our students within the faculty.
For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Lynsey Roocroft, Associate Head Social Work and Wellbeing at Roocrofl@edgehill.ac.uk.
About You
As a Support Worker, you will have:
Skills in adaptability and flexibility alongside strong people skills
Ability to adapt to changing needs and priorities to help troubleshoot problems and work with our staff members to find creative solutions to challenges as they arise
Experience of ADHD coaching and working in an educational environment
Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Empathy, patience and a desire to help ADHD individuals succeed
Internal staff wishing to apply for a fixed term role as a secondment opportunity must discuss this with their existing line manager before applying.
At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Rewards & Benefits
A minimum of 35 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)
Free foreign language evening classes
Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.
Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and as health & wellbeing resources
A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career
Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 17.8%
About Us
At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.
Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.
Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.
Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.
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