Solent University
Disability Adviser
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Exciting Opportunity at Solent University
An exciting opportunity to join Solent University’s Student Success Team to provide dedicated support to disabled students and improve student retention and success through proactive interventions.
About the Role
Are you passionate about creating inclusive learning environments and empowering disabled students to achieve their potential? Solent University is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Disability Adviser to join our Student Success Directorate and play a vital role in supporting students throughout their higher education journey.
At Solent University, Student Success is dedicated to helping every student thrive. We provide holistic, inclusive and student-centred support that enables students to overcome barriers, develop confidence and achieve their academic and personal goals. As a Disability Adviser, you will contribute to this mission by delivering specialist advice and guidance to disabled and neurodivergent students from application through to graduation.
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Key Responsibilities
- Work directly with students to identify learning needs, develop personalised support plans and recommend reasonable adjustments that enable successful participation in university life.
- Support students with a broad range of disabilities and conditions, including neurodivergence, sensory impairments, mobility difficulties, long-term health conditions and mental health challenges.
- Manage a complex caseload, respond to day-to-day enquiries, participate in the Duty Practitioner rota and collaborate closely with academic schools, professional services and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to transition programmes, deliver workshops and presentations, support staff development through training and guidance, and lead projects that enhance accessibility, awareness and inclusion across the University.
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Required Qualifications and Experience
- Experienced professional with a strong understanding of disability, neurodiversity, inclusion and relevant legislation within higher education.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience managing complex casework.
- Proven ability to build collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Positive, flexible and solution-focused approach.
- Commitment to delivering exceptional student support.
Contact Information
For any queries about the role, please contact Rebecca Harris, Disability Advice Team Leader on rebecca.harris@solent.ac.uk.
Benefits
Solent University offers an excellent benefits package. More Information.
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