DSA Needs Assessor - Part Time

Job Description

What you’ll be doing:

1. Holding a structured meeting with an individual to identify appropriate study and support strategies to facilitate participation in their study activities, including, where appropriate, Non-Medical Helper (NMH) and travel support.
2. Evaluating the suitability of, and offering advice on, hardware, software, assistive technology, and other aids for each individual.
3. Producing formal written needs assessment reports in an appropriate format, following relevant guidance and KPIs.
4. Responding to post-assessment queries from customers or Funding Bodies within the required timeframe.
5. Conducting reviews of customer needs upon request.

What we are looking for:

1. Exemplary communication skills.
2. Excellent report writing abilities and attention to detail.
3. Extensive knowledge of DSA funding guidance.
4. In-depth understanding of relevant Assistive Technology (software and hardware) and its role in addressing challenges across disabilities, matching features and benefits to individual needs.
5. Adept at working to strict KPIs and producing high-quality work.
6. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues, being reliable, dependable, and well-organized.

About Government Services

Capita has over 30 years of experience working across public and private sectors, solving complex challenges, increasing productivity, and improving services and value for the UK and local economies.

We are a market leader in delivering Planning Resilience Services to Local Authorities, with a proven track record across numerous local authority clients nationwide.

What’s in it for you?

1. A competitive pro-rated salary of up to £36,000 depending on hours.
2. A part-time role with flexible options.
3. 23 days’ holiday, increasing to 27, with the option to buy extra leave.
4. Paid days for volunteering or charity work.
5. Company benefits including pension, life assurance, cycle2work, paid parental leave, and discounts.
6. Access to Employee Network Groups promoting diversity and inclusion.
7. Opportunities for career progression within Capita.

Next steps:

Click ‘Apply now’ to submit your application. We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and environment. For accessible formats or support, contact us at 07784 237318. More information on our equality and inclusion policies is available on the Capita Careers website.

Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom

Time Type: Part time

Contract Type: Permanent

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