University of the Built Environment
Disability Adviser
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Disability Adviser
Disability Adviser
Part-time (21 hrs/week), permanent Split place of work between Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) and home Salary up to £18,600 pa (£31,000 pa FTE) plus benefits
About the Role
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 share a disability with the University, ensuring 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
- Services
they need to succeed, fostering an inclusive and accessible learning environment. Furthermore, you’ll actively promote a culture of self-advocacy, equipping students with the knowledge, confidence, and tools to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential.
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Responsibilities
Your key accountabilities and responsibilities include:
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Supporting and being responsible for a case load of students—many with complex support needs—by:
- Providing help and/or advice through assessing needs
- Determining and implementing support arrangements
- Monitoring progress
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Advising students on:
- Applications for Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)
- Other financial support options
- Following up applications to ensure a successful outcome
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Collaborating with academic and professional services colleagues to:
- Ensure individual students’ needs are met
- Implement a holistic and inclusive approach to provision
Requirements
Our main requirements for success include:
- Evidence of relevant Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
- Relevant paid or voluntary experience delivering pastoral support
- A strong sense of resilience and the ability to listen and respond to students sharing distressing personal circumstances
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About Us
At University of the Built Environment (The London School of Architecture), we expect employees to embody our core values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence, and Support.
Our primary mission is student satisfaction and success, fostered by a culture of high employee engagement. Our staff experience excellent flexible working arrangements, a generous holiday allowance, and prioritised wellbeing.
With a commitment to sustainability, we aim to become the world’s most sustainable University.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. Diverse talent strengthens our staff body, student community, and Board of Trustees, driving our success.
We actively welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
- Apply: Visit our careers site
- Vacancy closes: Wednesday 15 July 2026 at 17:00
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