Disability Advisor

2 weeks ago


London, UK, United Kingdom PROSPECTUS-4 Full time

Accessing appropriate support at university will shape a student's experience and it is important that support is available for those who need it. We are pleased to be supporting a prestigious London University in their search for a temporary, full time (35 hours per week) Disability Advisor. The role is running until the 10 th of January 2025 and offers a hybrid working model, with 3 days per week based on-site and the remainder remote.

Key Responsibilities for this role include:

  • Managing a large caseload, providing coordinated practical support and advice, assisting students with complex needs and co-occurring conditions, identifying appropriate and individualised support packages, including reasonable adjustments.
  • Supporting with the day-to-day administration ensuring student support needs are met, including administrating the dyslexia screening to diagnoses process and processing Disabled Students' Allowance applications.
  • Working with students daily to support them, and signposting/referring them to external services, where appropriate, to ensure access to relevant support.
  • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date student records.
  • Facilitating the provision of appropriate adaptations and support, including the coordination of non-medical support.
  • Ensure student enquiries are responded to in a timely manner.
  • Supporting the development and maintenance of efficient systems and procedures for students applying for specialist disability related funding.
  • Identifying and reporting Safeguarding concerns to the Safeguarding Team in a timely manner.
  • Reporting concerns of risk to self, where appropriate, to the Mental Health Advisory or Counselling Services.
  • Actively participating in and contributing to the development and delivery of workshops, activities, resources and the Wellness Review.

To be considered for this position, you should possess:

  • Previous experience in a similar role in higher education or professional disability advice environment.
  • Experience handling, prioritising and problem solving a range of enquiries.
  • Strong relationship-building skills, and confidence liaising and engaging with a variety of stakeholders, in a fast-paced environment.
  • An empathetic understanding of the challenges faced by people with disabilities.
  • A commitment to EDI practices.
  • Demonstratable ability to manage and maintain professional boundaries.
  • Ability to advocate for those with disabilities.
  • Knowledge of safeguarding principles.
  • Knowledge of GDPR and procedures related to data protection.
  • Excellent organisational and IT skills, including usage of Microsoft Office packages.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and submit your CV in Word format.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.


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