Be part of something truly inspiring.
The Orpheus Centre is an award-winning college and charity that supports disabled young adults aged 18–25 develop their independence, confidence, and skills for life and work. Our holistic approach combines learning, care and therapeutic support to enable every student to reach their full potential.
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, we are driven by our values — joyful, bold, inclusive, resilient and determined — and a vision of an inclusive world where every young person can achieve their aspirations.
Location: Godstone, Surrey
Salary: £27,764 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm (52 weeks per year)
Contract: Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking an empathetic and proactive Student Support and Wellbeing Coordinator to join our dedicated Student Support team.
In this vital role, you will provide pastoral and wellbeing support to students across the College, helping them to build resilience, confidence, and self-coping strategies. You will coordinate individual and group wellbeing sessions, deliver interventions to promote positive behaviour, and contribute to a whole-college approach to wellbeing.
You’ll also work closely with our Student Recruitment Team and SENCo to support new learners through the assessment and transition process, ensuring every student receives the right level of care and guidance from day one.
Key Responsibilities
Provide one-to-one and small group wellbeing support sessions for learners.
Support students experiencing emotional distress, anxiety or behavioural challenges.
Work collaboratively with staff, therapists and families to deliver person-centred support.
Contribute to the development of individual learner support passports and wellbeing plans.
Coordinate wellbeing initiatives, including learner-led forums and enrichment activities.
Support learner transition activities such as taster and enrolment days.
Maintain accurate wellbeing records and monitor the impact of interventions.
Help plan and deliver staff training related to student wellbeing and mental health awareness.
About You
You’ll be an empathetic and confident communicator, able to build trusting relationships with learners, staff and families. You’ll bring creativity, resilience and a solution-focused mindset to your work, with a genuine passion for supporting young disabled adults to thrive.
Essential criteria:
Minimum Level 2 qualification in youth work or learning support.
Level 2 qualification in mental health.
5 GCSEs (A–C) including English and Maths (or equivalent).
Experience working with young disabled adults in a wellbeing or pastoral role.
Excellent interpersonal, organisational and IT skills.
Desirable:
Relevant qualifications in psychology, counselling or positive behaviour support.
Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice.
Experience working in an admissions role in an education setting
Why Join us?
Make a genuine difference to the lives of young disabled adults.
Be part of a creative, supportive and inclusive community.
Enjoy opportunities for professional development and training.
Benefit from a positive work-life balance and a values-driven culture.
Join us in making a lasting difference in the lives of young disabled people through the power of the arts.
Safeguarding & Equality
Orpheus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. 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 an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
In order to be considered you must be eligible to work in the UK.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
Applications will be reviewed as we receive them and if a suitable candidate is identified, we reserve the right to close our advert sooner.
No agencies please.