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Practical Support Assistant
University of Derby
Derby, GBR
Temporary
Entry
Onsite
Discovered 2 weeks ago
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You will be working with the University’s Student Support team in Student Services to provide non-medical help (NMH).
This role will involve providing practical and mobility support to assist a student with a physical or sensory impairment to navigate around campus.
This could include carrying books and equipment, opening doors, supporting students to use the library services, and acting as a sighted guide for visually impaired students.
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Job Description
You will be working with the University’s Student Support team in Student Services to provide non-medical help (NMH). This role will involve providing practical and mobility support to assist a student with a physical or sensory impairment to navigate around campus. This could include carrying books and equipment, opening doors, supporting students to use the library services, and acting as a sighted guide for visually impaired students.
Responsibilities
- · Support students to navigate around the campus, carry books and study equipment and use the library facilities
- · Use sighted guide techniques to help students find the best routes around campus
- · Accompany a student to locate, scan and carry materials in the library
- · Liaise with the Student Support team to organise and monitor support, providing sufficient notice if your availability changes
- · Maintaining accurate records of support and confirmation of support hours
- · Undertake relevant training, including Safeguarding and Health and Safety
- · Engage with Continued Professional Development in line with the Disabled Students Allowance requirements (5 hours per year)
Candidate and Skills Requirements
- · Completed stage one (Level 5 and above) at the University of Derby
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