Disability Adviser - #2121840

Job Title: Disability Adviser (Temporary)

Location: Liverpool

Contract Type: Temporary / Ongoing

About the Role

Randstad Student Support is recruiting a temporary Disability Adviser to join the supportive Student Wellbeing and Disability Service at a world-class performing arts institution. In this role, you will provide specialist advice, guidance, and practical support to disabled students, helping dismantle barriers to learning, assessment, and the wider student experience.

You will work closely with current and prospective students to assess individual needs, create tailored Student Support Documents, and ensure reasonable adjustments are effectively implemented under the Equality Act 2010.

Key Responsibilities

- Student Advice & Support: Conduct confidential meetings with students to explore the impact of their condition, develop and review Student Support Documents, and signpost to internal/external services. Provide pre-enrolment advice and represent the service at Open Days and induction events.

-Reasonable Adjustments: Assess adjustment requests in line with institutional policy and legislation. Liaise directly with academic staff to advise on practical, confidential implementations and escalate high-risk cases when needed.

-DSA Support: Assist students with Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) applications and evidence gathering. Review Needs Assessment Reports, track DSA applications, and liaise with funding bodies and assessment providers.

-Caseload & Administration: Manage an allocated caseload efficiently, prioritising risk and student need. Maintain accurate case records in full compliance with UK GDPR and confidentiality guidelines.

Requirements & Experience

-Qualifications: Relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience in disability support, student support, social care, or education.

-Knowledge: Strong understanding of reasonable adjustments, the Equality Act 2010, the DSA process, and UK GDPR/confidentiality protocols.

-Track Record: Proven experience assessing individual student needs, handling complex cases with discretion, and managing a caseload.

-Collaboration: Excellent communication skills to work effectively alongside academic staff, external funding bodies, and parents/carers.

Why Join Randstad Student Support?

As a specialist Higher Education recruitment partner, Randstad offers competitive hourly rates, seamless onboarding, and direct access to temporary and contract opportunities across top UK institutions. You will work with a dedicated specialist consultant who understands the HE sector and provides ongoing support throughout your assignment.

To Apply: If you have the relevant disability support experience and are ready to step into this role, submit your updated CV to complete your application for this rewarding higher education opportunity.