Job Purpose: The Disability Advisor plays a central role in leading disability-related support and strategy, working directly with students, staff, and external agencies to ensure all students with disabilities have access to an inclusive learning experience and guidance (physical and mental) and long-term health conditions are empowered to thrive both academically and personally.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial consultations with students who disclose disabilities such as but not limited to dyslexia, ADHD, or long-term health conditions, including mental health needs, including stress, anxiety and performance-related concerns.
• Develop and implement Reasonable Adjustment Plans (RAPs) tailored to each student’s requirements, covering exams, mobility, communication, and in-class support.
• Liaise closely with the Student Counsellor and other internal wellbeing teams for holistic student care.
• Maintain confidential records and ensure compliance with university policy and data protection regulations.
• Work directly with all faculties to ensure appropriate teaching adjustments, assistive technologies, and inclusive practices are in place.
• Coordinate with the Exams Office to implement exam accommodations such as extra time, readers, scribes, and quiet spaces.
• Partner with Facilities and IT to ensure physical and digital accessibility is in line with the students’ needs.
• Provide expert advice on cases involving medical internships, practical placements, and fieldwork requirements for students with disabilities.
• Track case progression using the Student Record System (SRS) and Student Portal, ensuring timely updates and accessibility of support.
• Deliver training and awareness sessions for academic and administrative staff on disability legislation, inclusive teaching, and student engagement.
• Support the development and implementation of disability awareness campaigns and visibility strategies across campus.
• Maintain active relationships with medical professionals, government agencies, accessibility consultants, and non-governmental organizations.
• Maintain a data-driven, evidence-based approach to systems development and provide regular growth and development reports.
• Signpost students to external services and resources when needed, while maintaining clear records of referrals and outcomes.
• Propose scalable improvements to the disability support framework, identifying needs for interns, additional staff, or external service providers as appropriate.
• Stay up to date on national and global developments in disability services in higher education.
• Undertake any additional duties assigned by the line manager