The part-time support worker scheme enables many disabled students to develop and maintain personal independence whilst at the University and to benefit fully from the student experience. Assistance with the application for funding for human support and additional technology is readily available.
Hours are flexible and vary from as little as a couple of hours, to twenty-five hours a week.
Domestic support may involve helping with shopping, laundry and cooking. Support workers have paid volunteer status and do not appear on the University's payroll. They are responsible for their own tax and National Insurance arrangements. The role of support workers is an invaluable one to the University as well as to each student being supported. The work can be both varied and challenging bringing many personal rewards.