Part Time Disability Advisor presso Bath Spa University
Bath Spa University · Bath, Regno Unito · Hybrid
- Professional
- Ufficio in Bath
Are you an experienced disability professional who can provide specialist advice to disabled students and offer guidance and support from application to graduation?
The Disability Service is looking for a new Disability Advisor to join their team
(This is a part-time 0.4 role)
The Disability Service is looking for a new Disability Advisor to join their team
(This is a part-time 0.4 role)
About the Role
As our Disability Adviser you will support students with complex needs. The role involves managing a caseload of disabled students, providing both virtual and in-person advice, assessing individual needs, and implementing reasonable adjustments.
You will assist with Disabled Students’ Allowance applications and work closely with university staff and external agencies to ensure effective support is in place, helping students thrive in their studies.
You will assist with Disabled Students’ Allowance applications and work closely with university staff and external agencies to ensure effective support is in place, helping students thrive in their studies.
About You
- Degree qualification or equivalent experience
- Minimum of two years’ experience of working with disabled individuals in education or other public/voluntary sector organisation
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion principles and legislative requirements, as well as confidentiality and data protection.
- Proficiency in using institutional IT systems to manage student records and case management.
- Relevant postgraduate qualification or professional experience including NADP accreditation.
- A working knowledge of Disabled Students’ Allowance.
- An understanding of the student experience and the HE context more broadly. Inclusion principles and widening participation as they affect disabled students; issues relating to course delivery for disabled students.
- Knowledge and experience of assistive technology and its use to benefit disabled students.
For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Additional Information
Salary Grade 6 - Starting from £13,580 rising to £15,077 per annum, pro rata £33,951 - £37,694
The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
- The post-holder will engage in relevant training and actively participate in expanding their knowledge of Student Experience within Bath Spa University. Occasional out-of-hours working, including evenings and specific weekends during academic events, may be required.
Special Conditions:
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Annual leave opportunities during term time, particularly in September and October, will be limited to ensure continuity of service provision.
This is a part-time 0.4 fte role
Interview Date - 1st October 2025
Staff Benefits
We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including
- Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
- Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
- Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
- Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
- Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app
For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
