Disability Adviser

Disability Adviser Part time (21 hrs/wk), permanent Split place of work between Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) and Home Salary up to £18,600 pa (£31,000 pa FTE) plus benefits A brilliant opportunity has arisen for a compassionate and student-focused individual with a passion for supporting others to join our valued Disability and Welfare team. You will provide information, advice, and guidance to students who have shared a disability with the University, to ensure they feel supported and empowered throughout their studies. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on the student experience. You will play a proactive role in supporting students to access the resources, adjustments and services they need to succeed, while helping to create an inclusive and accessible learning environment. You will actively promote a culture of self-advocacy, equipping students with the knowledge, confidence and tools they need to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential. Your accountabilities and responsibilities include: Support and be responsible for a case load of students, often with complex support requirements, providing help and/or advice to by assessing needs, determining and implementing support arrangements and monitoring progress. Advise students on applications for the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) and other financial support, following up on applications to ensure a successful outcome. Collaborate with academic and professional services colleagues to ensure individual students’ needs are met and that an inclusive and holistic approach to provision is implemented. Our main requirements: Evidence of relevant CPD Relevant demonstrable experience of paid/voluntary work of delivering pastoral support Strong sense of resilience and ability to listen and respond to students sharing distressing personal circumstances 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. At The London School of Architecture, our students study onsite. Staff 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. Vacancy closes on Wednesday 15 July 2026 at 17:00. 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.