Overview
The Orpheus Centre is a charity and college which supports young disabled adults aged 18-25 to learn essential life skills, gain formal qualifications and prepare for future employment. There are currently 66 students with 21 living on site in Godstone, Surrey. Students come from across the UK and all have a love of the arts. The overall aim is to equip the students with the skills they need to live as independently as possible and to pursue their chosen careers.
Role
We are currently seeking a Student Recruitment Coordinator to play a key role in the Orpheus admissions process, working proactively and efficiently helping to ensure that student numbers are maintained and any admissions targets are met. The post holder is the first point of contact for admissions enquiries and needs to work closely with parents, carers and prospective learners to provide information and guide them through the application and assessment process. Working alongside others in the learning and care team, the role encompasses everything from first enquiry, application, assessment, offer, funding and enrolment. There is a need for close working and collaboration with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, e.g. local authorities, thereby requiring excellent written and verbal communication skills together with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Knowledge and understanding of EHCP documentation and the requirements of young people with special educational needs and disabilities are essential throughout the application process to fulfil the role effectively. Working with large volumes of applicant data, there is a need to be highly organised, accurate, computer literate and efficient, with an ability to work autonomously and assist others as necessary.
Responsibilities
* Manage the admissions process from enquiry to enrolment, ensuring accuracy and timely communication with applicants and families.
* Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders (e.g., local authorities) to support admissions targets and information sharing.
* Maintain data integrity and produce clear, concise data and reports.
* Present information clearly to applicants and families, supporting them through application, assessment, offer and funding processes.
Qualifications and Experience
* Minimum of 3 GCSEs A-C or equivalent including English
* Experience of working in an education setting
* Minimum of 2 years' experience in an administration role
* Previous experience of working with families and young people with SEND and EHCPs
* Experienced user of Microsoft packages, in particular Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
* Knowledge and understanding of the SEN Code of Practice and EHCPs
* An understanding of the needs of young people with SEND
* Knowledge of Safeguarding and GDPR
* Experience of using Databridge or a similar system, such as SIMS
* Ability to present accurate data and information in a clear, concise, understandable way
* Excellent communication skills including both written and verbal
* Ability to show empathy and communicate effectively with young people with SEND
* Ability to work well in a team and build relationships across the college
* Ability to multi-task and remain calm whilst working to tight deadlines
* Highly organised with attention to detail
* Drive to achieve results and a proactive approach to problem solving
* Flexibility to attend occasional evening and weekend events when required (notice will be given)
* To maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times
Safeguarding, Equality and Recruitment
Experience 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 2024, 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.
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
Salary and Benefits
Salary: £27,764 per annum. Excellent benefits including enhanced employer pension contributions, Employment Assistance Program (EAP), paid days off for dependants, bereavement leave, death in service, free staff lunches and training and development opportunities.
#J-18808-Ljbffr