The Orpheus Centre is a charity and specialist college that empowers young disabled adults aged 18–25 to build independent, fulfilling lives through the performing and creative arts. Using music, drama, dance and creative learning as a vehicle for personal development, we help our students discover their strengths, grow in confidence, and develop the skills they need for life, work and independence
Our vision is of an inclusive world where disabled young people can achieve their aspirations and live independently, supported by a creative and nurturing environment that celebrates individuality and potential.
Our core values – joyful, bold, inclusive, resilient, and determined – guide everything we do, and we are looking for someone who shares our passion for making a difference.
Location: The Orpheus Centre, Godstone, Surrey
Salary: £27,764 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm)
Contract: Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Student Support and Wellbeing Coordinator to play a vital role in supporting the mental health, wellbeing and personal development of our learners.
You will work closely with students, families, therapists and colleagues to deliver tailored support that enables each learner to thrive — emotionally, socially and academically.
This is a varied and rewarding role that combines pastoral care, wellbeing delivery, and collaborative working across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver 1:1 and group wellbeing sessions to support learners’ mental health and resilience.
- Develop and implement strategies and interventions to promote positive behaviour and engagement.
- Provide effective support for students experiencing distress, anxiety or crisis situations
- Work collaboratively with families, therapists, staff and external agencies to ensure a holistic approach.
- Support student recruitment and assessment processes, including transition activities.
- Coordinate wellbeing initiatives such as group sessions, forums and enrichment activities.
- Maintain accurate records and evaluate interventions using IT systems.
- Contribute to staff training and development on wellbeing approaches.
About You
You will be empathetic, organised and passionate about supporting young people to reach their full potential.
Essential:
- Experience working with young disabled adults or in a pastoral/wellbeing role
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to remain calm, patient and solution-focused in challenging situations
- Good administrative and IT skills
- Minimum Level 2 qualification in a relevant field and GCSEs (including Maths and English)
Desirable:
- Background in psychology, counselling or positive behaviour support
- Experience in a specialist education or SEND environment
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a unique and inspiring organisation making a real difference
- Work in a creative, inclusive and supportive environment
- Opportunities for training, development and career progression
- Play a key role in shaping the wellbeing and success of our learners
Safeguarding & Inclusion
The Orpheus Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable young adults. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references.
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 an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online searches may be undertaken as part of due diligence.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We value difference and are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and supportive workplace.
In order to be considered you must be eligible to work in the UK.
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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 considered for 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
Apply Now
If you are passionate about supporting young people and want to be part of a dynamic and meaningful organisation, we would love to hear from you.
No agencies please
Pay: £27,764.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Godstone RH9 8ND: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- What makes you a suitable candidate for this role?
Please provide specific examples of your skills, experience, and achievements that align with the job requirements.
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Working with individuals with disabilities: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
