Disability Adviser

THE ROLE

The primary purpose of this role is to provide advice and support to disabled students. Key responsibilities include assessing support needs, conducting disability review interviews, and managing support arrangements at the Birmingham campuses. The post holder will assist with Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) applications where appropriate and serve as a contact point for all students, including those not eligible for DSA. The role involves liaising with external agencies and internal staff to ensure students' needs are met and contributing to the University’s disability support procedures.

Please refer to the job description for details on the essential criteria required for this role.

DBS

This post is subject to a check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). The level of check which will apply will be an Enhanced or Enhanced with Adult’s Barred List.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Annual leave entitlement is 28 days’, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days pro rata
• For information on our staff benefits, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk
• This role is not eligible for sponsorship
• This application process does not include the option to submit a CV. Therefore, your application will be assessed based on your application and supporting statement

Closing date: 29 October 2025

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