Transitions and Futures Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 30 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £15,430 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £15,430 actual. £29,322 FTE |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 10 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Orpington, London |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Royal Society for Blind Children |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Job Title: Transitions and Futures Officer
Reports to: Head of Pastoral and Therapies
Hours: 3 days per week, term time only. 22.2 hours/0.6FTE.
Location: Orpington
Salary: £15,430 actual. £29,322 FTE
Contract: Permanent
Are you interested in working for an organisation making a real difference to the lives of young blind and partially sighted people?
Here at the Royal Society for Blind Children we believe that every blind young person should have the chance to live life without limits. Our values of Trust, Energy, Ambition, and Motivation underpin everything we do, and by giving young people the essential skills to take control of their life, they can unleash their true potential.
We are looking for a Transitions and Futures Officer to work alongside and in liaison with the wider Dorton College/Surrey VI Centre of Excellence team to plan and deliver transition and futures outcomes for students at the college including targeted outreach sessions or support as required.
Some main duties of this role include:
• To plan and coordinate the transition process for all graduating Dorton students: to attend relevant annual reviews and take steps to initiate the transition process – this will involve chairing transition meetings, liaising with local authorities, care centres, employers and families.
• Create college guidelines for the student transition process and timeframes
• Work with the Futures Tutor to build up a catalogue of destinations, friendly employers, supported internships, supported living facilities, colleges and universities etc
• Understand the UCAS process and what benefits and supports are available to our students after graduation
The ideal candidate will hold a minimum of A Levels or other relevant academic Level 3 qualifications.
The postholder will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a proven ability to write reports suitable for internal and external agencies, demonstrable knowledge of students individual needs and aspirations as well as the ability to work to deadlines and complete actions in a timely manner.
In return we offer a competitive range of benefits including discounts via Perkbox, 3% contribution towards pension, access to 24/7 GP, mental health care and dental advice via apps if member of pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, season ticket loan. We are a welcoming, diverse and inclusive workforce and are a Disability Confident Employer. We also hold the Investors in People Silver Award.
For further details on the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
https://www.rsbc.org.uk/pages/vacancies
Please apply by emailing your CV and a supporting statement which details how you meet the requirements of the role and person spec to recruitment@rsbc.org.uk
Closing date: Deadline date 9 July. Interviews will follow shortly after.
To apply you must have the right to work in the UK. We do not provide any sponsorship.
The Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, all posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service and 2 satisfactory professional references. Registered Charity No.307892
Reports to: Head of Pastoral and Therapies
Hours: 3 days per week, term time only. 22.2 hours/0.6FTE.
Location: Orpington
Salary: £15,430 actual. £29,322 FTE
Contract: Permanent
Are you interested in working for an organisation making a real difference to the lives of young blind and partially sighted people?
Here at the Royal Society for Blind Children we believe that every blind young person should have the chance to live life without limits. Our values of Trust, Energy, Ambition, and Motivation underpin everything we do, and by giving young people the essential skills to take control of their life, they can unleash their true potential.
We are looking for a Transitions and Futures Officer to work alongside and in liaison with the wider Dorton College/Surrey VI Centre of Excellence team to plan and deliver transition and futures outcomes for students at the college including targeted outreach sessions or support as required.
Some main duties of this role include:
• To plan and coordinate the transition process for all graduating Dorton students: to attend relevant annual reviews and take steps to initiate the transition process – this will involve chairing transition meetings, liaising with local authorities, care centres, employers and families.
• Create college guidelines for the student transition process and timeframes
• Work with the Futures Tutor to build up a catalogue of destinations, friendly employers, supported internships, supported living facilities, colleges and universities etc
• Understand the UCAS process and what benefits and supports are available to our students after graduation
The ideal candidate will hold a minimum of A Levels or other relevant academic Level 3 qualifications.
The postholder will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a proven ability to write reports suitable for internal and external agencies, demonstrable knowledge of students individual needs and aspirations as well as the ability to work to deadlines and complete actions in a timely manner.
In return we offer a competitive range of benefits including discounts via Perkbox, 3% contribution towards pension, access to 24/7 GP, mental health care and dental advice via apps if member of pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, season ticket loan. We are a welcoming, diverse and inclusive workforce and are a Disability Confident Employer. We also hold the Investors in People Silver Award.
For further details on the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
https://www.rsbc.org.uk/pages/vacancies
Please apply by emailing your CV and a supporting statement which details how you meet the requirements of the role and person spec to recruitment@rsbc.org.uk
Closing date: Deadline date 9 July. Interviews will follow shortly after.
To apply you must have the right to work in the UK. We do not provide any sponsorship.
The Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, all posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service and 2 satisfactory professional references. Registered Charity No.307892
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