Disability Support Advisor

Job Introduction

Job Background and Purpose

BPP is looking for a Disability Support Advisor on a full-time basis to join the expanding established Student Support and Welfare Team within BPP Education Services. 

You will play a key role in supporting the Learning Support Manager in the operational success of the Student Support and Welfare department across its range of activities. You will ensure that current students have access to – and engage with support interventions for disability and learning difference across the BPP Group. Ensuring that reasonable adjustments are based on the entitlements of students, whilst incorporating consideration of learning and teaching. Ensuring that all information is stored accurately and securely in accordance with GDPR. To lead on and assist with complex disability related issues and support the team generally. Liaising with other BPP teams as required. To identify and arrange training in disability awareness as required across the BPP Group. You will be expected to participate in regular administrative duties for Student Welfare and Support, collating and reporting on pertinent disability data and help to ensure that the BPP’s commitment to Equality and Diversity, under the Equality Act 2010, is adhered to.

This role will involve developing and maintaining a network of support services inside and outside of BPP, ensuring that our students are well supported to achieve their academic goals. You will make a key difference in ensuring our Student Support and Welfare provision provides a first in class service that caters to our university and apprenticeship provision, our increasing international demographic, engages with outreach and widening participation activities, and is accessible, inclusive and equal for all learners at BPP. 

We take our duty to safeguard our students seriously and the successful candidate will share our passion for this. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

 Key Responsibilities

1. To respond to student’s disability disclosure in line with service level agreements and policy.
2. To have oversight that all Learning Support interventions (reasonable adjustments) are timely, effective and appropriate to individual entitlement to promote inclusive practice and student independence, acting as an advocate for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities
3. To interview and assess students to identify appropriate reasonable adjustments in accordance with the Learning Support Policy, learning and teaching and external funding such as Disabled Students Allowances/Govt Apprenticeship funding mechanisms
4. To accurately record student’s entitlements, based on initial assessment, interview, and evidence including external assessment reports
5. To liaise with the Learning Support Administrator(s) and ensure that all Learning Support records are accurate and up-to-date and that evidence complies with audit requirements
6. To identify and promote Learning Support strategies and service improvements and to help maintain marketing and promotional material for the Learning Support Service
7. To collaborate with external stakeholders and other teams at BPP to ensure reasonable adjustments and inclusive practice are  integrated to monitor and report on financial records and report to the Head of Inclusion and Learning Support
8. Supporting the work of Group Education Services, as directed by the Dean, performing from time other such duties that may be consistent with the post.