Disability Coordinator

5 days ago

London, UK, United Kingdom Regent College London Full time

Job title: Disability Coordinator

School/Function: Operations

Location: Multi-site

Responsible to: Student Support Manager




Overall purpose


The post holder will focus on providing specialist support for students with disabilities and specific learning differences (SpLDs), in addition to general advice to the wider student population. As part of a team of professional support staff, the post holder will work closely with the Student Support Manager, academic and professional services to provide effective and integrated services to students and specialist advice to teaching staff.

Regent College London’s diverse student population includes a significant proportion of students with disabilities and additional learning needs. The Disability Coordinator will assist students with Disabled Student Allowance applications and identify support with diagnostic assessments.

The disability Coordinator will work in a team of with Wellbeing and Disability Advisers and Coordinators to provide comprehensive support and guidance to a diverse population of students. The team are responsible for providing wellbeing support on a one to one basis, group seminars and workshops, coordinating peer support initiatives and supporting staff in their development and understanding of wellbeing matters. Disability inclusion support consists of advice and support to students who are differently abled, or who present with a recognised disability, both those seeking reasonable adjustments and support from Regent College in the form of specialist equipment, other assistive technology and/or non-medical help, and those seeking general support and guidance. The point of ‘inclusion’ is to draw in all levels of ability, and to engage proactively with students across a broad spectrum of recognised and non-recognised traits that might impact upon their studies.


Specific duties and responsibilities


  1. Provide specialist advice, guidance, and support to disabled & students with long-term medical conditions and mental health conditions.
  2. Experience of interpreting diagnostic assessments and DSA Needs Assessment Reports
  3. Develop plans and reasonable adjustments in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
  4. Reduce and remove barriers to accessing learning and teaching for disabled students.
  5. Liaising with academics and other members of staff, where necessary, to ensure students receive appropriate on-going support.
  6. Working with academic and professional/specialist support staff to develop and deliver a programme of events and activities to support both applicants to the institute and students in relation to wellbeing and mental health.
  7. Develop plans and reasonable adjustments in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
  8. Ensure compliance with guidelines and regulations related to disability support services and Regent College London’s partners.
  9. Facilitate communication and coordination between students and stakeholders.
  10. Contribute to the overall improvement of disability support services within RCL.
  11. Planning and delivering high-quality workshops, webinars and presentations to students and staff (in-person and digitally).
  12. Deal competently, sensitively and in a professional manner when interacting with students who can be distressed and or demanding, observing confidentiality in line with Data Protection and GDPR and policy regulations including those with external partnerships.
  13. With appropriate training, act as a Safeguarding Lead for the college.


Person Specification

Possession of a degree or an equivalent qualification, or qualification by experience, coupled with a comprehensive understanding of the Equality Act 2010 and DSA legislation, and the ability to apply this knowledge effectively in the higher education (HE) sector.

Ability to assess effectively student needs and administer screening tests for specific learning difficulties, if required.

  1. Proven ability as a collaborative team player with strong verbal and written communication abilities, showcasing adeptness in cultivating positive relationships with key stakeholders.
  2. Demonstrated organisational prowess, with the ability to effectively plan, prioritise, and manage workloads.
  3. Ability to work flexibly is a requirement of this role; and you will be part of a rota that operates from 9am-6pm across weekdays; occasional weekend and evening work is required for Open Days and induction events for new students.

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