Disability Adviser

Full time (35 hrs/wk), permanent

Split place of work between Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) and Home

We have a fantastic opportunity for someone to join the Disability and Welfare team and make a real difference to the student experience. As a Disability Adviser, you will work with students who have shared their disability with the University, offering support and guidance throughout their studies. You will carry out assessments, advise on reasonable adjustments and formulate support plans, taking a collaborative approach to ensuring students are well supported and on track to successfully completing their studies.

By joining this team, you will help to make a real difference to the student experience not only by directly supporting current students, but by liaising with stakeholders to ensure an inclusive and holistic approach to provision is effectively implemented.

Your accountabilities and responsibilities include:

• Support and be responsible for a case load of students, often with complex support requirements
• Advise students on applications for the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) and other financial support
• Develop and maintain relationships with external support agencies which may benefit students
• Maintain accurate and up to date records in relation to the support required and provided, ensuring compliance with data protection legislation and auditing requirements

Our main requirements:

• Further education level qualifications
• Evidence of CPD in the fields of SpLD, Neurodiversity, non-medical help or disability
• Relevant demonstrable experience of paid/voluntary work of delivering pastoral support
• Supporting disabled people, some with complex needs, and providing relevant advice/guidance
• Ability to manage difficult situations sensitively and in a timely manner

At University of the Built Environment we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers, and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us.

We are a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education with a long-term ambition to be the world’s most sustainable university. Wellbeing and work-life balance are a priority for us, with flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance amongst some of our key employee benefits.

To view the full job specification and to apply, visit our careers site via the 'Apply' button above. Please submit your application by no later than Wednesday 30^th July 2025 at 5pm.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. We celebrate diversity and the strengths it brings to our staff body, our student community and our Board of Trustees, recognising that people are key to our success. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

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