The Orpheus Centre is an independent specialist College in Godstone, Surrey. We focus on developing independence skills through performing and visual arts and make dramatic improvements to young disabled adults’ lives.

Set up by musician and songwriter Sir Richard Stilgoe, Orpheus offers learning, supported housing and personal care all on the same site in Godstone, Surrey. We showcase what Orpheus students can offer in the workplace and we challenge the barriers to employment faced by some disabled people.

We are currently seeking a Part TimeSEND Employability Mentor to adopt a person-centred approach in order to support and mentor students on their employment journey into work. This will include motivating students to achieve targets and providing continued in-work support throughout their programme into employment/training/education. There will be significant emphasis on supporting the learner’s journey in line with their aspirations.

You will also engage with external employers as well as work closely with internal and external stakeholders to create and nurture opportunities for students and support Orpheus with the arts centre.

The post holder will work closely with the Transition Manger to support next stage learners within their chosen transition pathway. You will also provide support for alumni within their chosen communities.

21 hours per week / 44 weeks per year

Salary: £13,200 (FTE £22,000) per annum

The post demands a high level of flexibility and ability to adapt to changes due to service needs

Please note that this is a term time only contract for 44 weeks a year, 38 of which are term weeks, plus 6 weeks of training, planning, admin and alumni support to be worked as required by the organisation.

Excellent benefits including enhanced pension contributions, Employment Assistant Program (EAP) paid days off for dependants, bereavement leave, death in service, free staff lunches and training and development opportunities.

Essential Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Level 2 English and math qualification
Experience of working with disabled people and an understanding of equal opportunities and safeguarding practice
A minimum of one years’ proven experience of working in an educational setting with adults
Experience of record keeping and incident reporting
An understanding of the potential challenges faced by disabled people when trying to gain external work experience and/or paid employment
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work well in a team and foster good relationships within a multi-disciplinary environment
Excellent interpersonal skills that can be used to engage with a wide range of audiences
Flexibility to cope with the varying demands of the role, managing time effectively to achieve the desired results
Able to quickly identify problems, and be proactive with solutions to resolve issues
Good administration, IT and organisation skills
Prepared and committed to continuous professional development in relation to specialist subjects
A full driving licence is required
Self-motivation, decision making skills and the ability to work as part of a team

Experience working in further education with young adults with learning and/or physical disabilities is desirable.

Orpheus is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all service users. As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, online searches will form part of this process. We are committed to the promotion of equal opportunities.

This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is therefore subject to an Enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure Barring Service.

In order to be considered you must be eligible to work in the UK.

Click Below For a Full Job Description.

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To apply, please include in your application your CV and a supporting statement matching your skills to the job description and person specification.

The Orpheus Centre is proud to be a disability confident employer.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment procedure as required in consultation with the applicant to ensure no-one is disadvantaged because of their disability. If a disabled person is selected for a position, reasonable adjustments will be made to the workplace, including premises and equipment, work duties and practices or policies, as appropriate. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role as set out in the role profile and person specification will be guaranteed an interview.

As a Disability Confident Employer, We Are

Challenging attitudes towards disability
Increasing understanding of disability
Removing barriers to disabled people and those with long-term health conditions
Ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspiration

No agencies please.

The Orpheus Centre

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