At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide essential orientation and mobility training to visually impaired students on campus.
- Company: Join a supportive higher education institution dedicated to inclusivity.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive pay, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team focused on student success and independence.
- Why this job: Empower students to travel independently and enhance their university experience.
- Qualifications: Must hold a relevant degree and have a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Mobility Trainer (Higher Education) About the Role We are seeking qualified Mobility Trainers to provide essential orientation and mobility training to higher education students in Lancaster.
In this role, you will deliver time-limited, individualised orientation programmes to enable visually impaired students and students with other complex orientation needs to travel safely, efficiently, and independently around campus.
Key Responsibilities - Conduct professional location and route assessments across campus buildings, lecture halls, libraries, and surrounding transport hubs. - Design and execute tailored, time-limited mobility and orientation training plans based on individual student needs. - Teach safe route-finding techniques, spatial awareness, and the use of mobility aids (e. g., long cane, navigation tools). - Liaise accordingly to ensure appropriate environmental adjustments and support measures are in place. - Monitor student progress, review support goals, and promote long-term student independence.
Mandatory Requirements To deliver NMH Mobility Training, candidates must meet the criteria set out below: 1.
Mandatory Qualifications (Must hold at least ONE of the following) : - BSc / BSc (Hons) Degree in Rehabilitatio...
Mobility Trainer employer: Randstad Student Support
Randstad Student Support is an excellent employer, offering a flexible part-time role that allows you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students with disabilities at the University of Exeter. With a supportive work culture that values punctuality and organization, employees are encouraged to grow their skills while contributing to higher education. The opportunity to enhance your knowledge while working in a dynamic environment makes this position particularly rewarding.
