SEND Work Experience Coach

The Orpheus Centre; Tyler's Green; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in the UK is seeking a SEND Work Experience Coach to support learners on their journey to employment. The ideal candidate will mentor young disabled adults, help secure meaningful work placements, and provide tailored support to build independence. This role is vital for making a real difference in the lives of learners. Join us to create pathways for success and make a tangible impact on the community.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience in education or care settings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and motivate learners to achieve vocational goals.
• Secure and manage work experience placements.
• Provide tailored in-work support to build independence.
• Collaborate with employers and stakeholders for opportunities.
• Drive learners to placements and assist in progression.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Experience working with young disabled adults

Ability to manage a caseload

Full driving licence

Education

Level 2 English and Maths

Willingness to work towards Level 3 Certificate for Supported Employment Practitioners

Job description

About the Role

As a SEND Work Experience Coach, you will play a vital role in supporting learners on their journey toward employment and community inclusion. You will mentor and motivate learners to achieve their vocational goals, secure and manage meaningful work experience placements with external employers, provide tailored in‑work support using systematic instruction techniques to build independence, collaborate with employers and stakeholders to create bespoke opportunities, and drive learners to placements and assist with progression planning. This dynamic role involves problem‑solving, networking, and making a real difference every day. You will be part of a creative, inclusive organisation that values your growth, offers opportunities for professional development and training, and makes a tangible impact on learners’ lives and futures. Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help us create pathways to independence and success for our learners.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and motivate learners to achieve their vocational goals.
• Secure and manage meaningful work experience placements with external employers.
• Provide tailored in‑work support, using systematic instruction techniques to build independence.
• Collaborate with employers and stakeholders to create bespoke opportunities.
• Drive learners to placements and assist with progression planning.
• Problem‑solve, network, and make a real difference every day.

Benefits

• Be part of a creative, inclusive organisation that values your growth.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Make a tangible impact on learners’ lives and futures.

Safeguarding & Recruitment

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Disability Confidence

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.

• Challenging attitudes toward 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

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience working with young disabled adults in education or care settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload and build positive relationships with employers.
• A full driving licence.
• Level 2 English and Maths (essential) and willingness to work towards a Level 3 Certificate for Supported Employment Practitioners.

Our Values

The Orpheus Centre promotes independence and personal growth through the arts. Our values—joyful, bold, inclusive, resilient, and determined—shape everything we do. We believe in creating opportunities that transform lives.