Non-Medical Helper Coordinator
| Posting date: | 18 June 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 July 2025 |
| Location: | Salford, M5 4WT |
| Company: | University of Salford (Personnel) |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 153 |
Summary
Opportunity Overview
We are seeking a highly organised, tenacious and compassionate individual to join our Disability Inclusion Service team.
As a Non-Medical Helper Coordinator, you will be integral in developing a new service and responsible for coordinating non-medical helper (NMH) services for disabled students. You will ensure that in-house support workers are effectively trained, scheduled, and equipped to provide the highest level of support.
As a new role, you will oversee the establishment of a NMH service, alongside our established third party supplied provision. You will be enthusiastic and be confident to work independently. Having a customer service focused approach, you will bring a positive and motivated energy to our team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and mentor a new team of support staff who work with our disabled students. Support the manager of the service to develop an internal non-medical helper service.
- Coordinate non-medical support services for disabled students, including but not limited to notetaking, study skills coaching, mentoring, and assistive technology training provision.
- Conduct thorough assessments of students' needs and disabilities, collaborating with relevant professionals such as disability advisers and teaching teams.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with external non-medical helper providers, ensuring the timely provision of support services and adherence to quality standards.
- Provide training and guidance to non-medical helpers and staff, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to support students effectively.
A bit about our Disability Inclusion Service…
Our Disability Inclusion Service is dedicated to providing comprehensive support to disabled students, ensuring they have equal access to educational opportunities and resources. Our service is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all students can thrive academically and personally. We offer tailored support plans, assistive technologies, and non-medical helper services to meet the diverse needs of our students. Through collaboration with various stakeholders, we strive to create a seamless and integrated support system that enhances the student experience and promotes their success.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
- An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
- Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
- Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
- Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives
- The Perks! - MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts
- Wellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym membership
Job Description
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme