Assessor

Home & Remote working Client delivers high-quality DSA needs assessments which enable students with disabilities or other health conditions to access the specialist equipment and support they need to fulfil their potential at university or college. Supporting customers in Wales, we require Assessors to work in the Welsh medium. The role involves preparing for and undertaking DSA needs assessment meetings remotely (by phone or video call), and completing DSA Needs Assessment Reports for students in Higher Education who are in receipt of Disabled Students' Allowances (DSA's) in accordance with the appropriate regulations, timeframes, and guidance. The role is homebased, but travel will be required for client and internal meetings as per business need and when requested as per the Company guidelines. Locations Aberystwyth Bangor Cardiff Swansea Wrexham Job Description: What you’ll be doing: • Holding a structured meeting with an individual, conducted remotely, to identify appropriate study and support strategies to facilitate participation in their study activities including, where appropriate, non-medical helper (NMH) and travel support • Evaluate the suitability of, and offer advice on appropriate hardware, software, assistive technology and other aids for each individual. • Produce formal written needs assessment reports in an appropriate format and in accordance with relevant guidance and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) • Respond to post-assessment queries received from the customer or relevant Funding Body within the required time. • Conduct a review of a customer's needs when requested. We create better outcomes for the business and our candidates by identifying the best, most diverse people who have the skills, values, mindset and potential to help us realise our strategic ambitions. What we are looking for: Recent proven experience of following will be Essential for the position. • Ability to plan, prioritise and organise own workload • 1 year of experience minimum – DSA(Disabled Students' Allowance) Assessment / PIP(Personal Independence Payment) Assessment / SEN(Special educational needs) Assessment. • Excellent inter-personal, verbal and written communication skills • Advanced IT skills • To be proactive in undertaking continuing professional development • Pragmatic approach to problem solving • Ability to work under pressure to constant deadlines • Flexible, punctual and reliability • An understanding of the need for and importance of confidentiality and privacy Desirable • Educated to degree level or equivalent • Knowledge of DSAs provision/support • Knowledge of assistive technology software • Disability related experience would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided with a commitment to undertaking a required number of continuous professional development training sessions to keep abreast of changes in the sector and to ensure up-to-date knowledge of relevant assistive technology (AT). About Government Services For more than 30 years Client has been working across the public and private sectors, solving the complex challenges of our clients, increasing productivity, enhancing their use of technology and data, improving customer and public services and adding value to the UK and local economies. Client is committed to the local government sector and is the market leader in the delivery of Planning Resilience Services to Local Authority clients. We have worked with over 100 Local Authority clients nationwide and have an outstanding track record of providing Development Management & Planning Policy and Consultancy services. What’s in it for you? • A competitive basic salary • 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave. • The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice. • Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks and plenty more. • Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology. • Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform. • You’ll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Client.

Location: Wales, GB

Posted Date: 1/30/2025