Trainee DSA Needs Assessor

Capita plc; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the UK seeks a Trainee DSA Needs Assessor to assist disabled students. The role offers a salary of £27,500 per annum and involves conducting assessments, producing reports, and advising on suitable technologies. Ideal candidates possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and teamwork abilities. This hybrid position provides opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment. Join us to make a real impact in students' lives.

Benefits

23 days' holiday (rising to 27)

Paid volunteer day

Company matched pension

15 weeks' fully paid maternity leave

Discounts on retail and socialising

Qualifications

• Experience of working with disabled students is ideal.
• Attention to detail is crucial for report writing.
• Team player strong in collaboration and individual performance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct DSA needs assessment meetings.
• Hold structured meetings with individuals to identify support strategies.
• Produce detailed needs assessment reports according to guidelines.
• Evaluate and advise on hardware and software for students.

Skills

Exemplary communication skills

Excellent report writing abilities

Experience in education or training

Awareness of DSA funding guidance

Ability to meet strict KPIs

Strong organizational skills

Job description

Join Capita as a Trainee DSA Needs Assessor and be part of our team providing Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) services. We work with the Student Loans Company (SLC) to offer a seamless digital experience for students in East England, the Midlands, London and Wales. Our services include needs assessments, sourcing equipment, training, and ongoing support for around 30,000 university students annually.

£27,500 per annum

Welsh Speaking

Capita has been a trusted provider of DSA needs assessments since 2005, supporting over 75,000 students through our Contact Associates brand.

In this hybrid role, you'll prepare for and conduct DSA needs assessment meetings, complete reports, and travel as needed to meet clients.

What you'll be doing:

• Completing training to become qualified to work with students with a variety of disabilities
• Holding a structured meeting with an individual to identify appropriate study and support strategies to facilitate participation in their study activities including, and 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 timeframe.
• Conduct a review of a customer's needs when requested.

What we are looking for:

• Exemplary communication skills.
• Excellent report writing abilities and attention to detail.
• Some experience of working in an education or training setting ideally with some experience of working with disabled students
• Awareness of the DSA funding guidance.
• Adept at working to strict KPIs and producing work of excellent quality.
• While the role involves independent/lone working we are seeking team players keen to work collaboratively with colleagues to do their best for our customers, with an appreciation that individual performance is critical to the success of the team, reliable and dependable with sound organisational skills.

About Government Services

For more than 30 years Capita 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.

Capita 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 of £27,500
• 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 Capita. You'll be joining a network of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we'll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

Unlock Your Potential with Capita

At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You'll become part of a diverse network of talented, forward-thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We're committed to your growth - offering endless opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career.

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Equal Opportunities

At Capita, we're committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer; we want to hear from you if you'd like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email [e-mail] or call 07784 237318 and we'll get back to you to discuss.

For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website.

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