The Role
Do you see yourself making a real difference in the lives of young people with SEND?
Can you use your skills to promote independence, confidence and community inclusion?
Does the idea of joining a dynamic, person-centred team appeal to you?
If yes, we have the perfect role for you!
Within Adult Social Care our Adults Provider Services – Southwark Resource Centre is looking for a passionate and dedicated SEND Progression Mentor to join our team and help young people with SEND reach their full potential.
About the Role:
As a SEND Progression Mentor, you will play a vital role in supporting young people with learning disabilities, autism, sensory needs, and physical disabilities to achieve their Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes. You will:
- Provide person-centred, outcome-focused interventions in the community, in the Southwark Resource Centre, or in other appropriate settings.
- Act as a keyworker for individuals, facilitating tailored activities to build confidence, promote inclusion, and increase independence.
- Connect people with local networks, community services, and digital resources to enhance well-being and resilience.
- Support and encourage participation through emotional, behavioural and practical support, including personal care when needed.
About You:
We are looking for someone who is:
- Experienced in supporting individuals with complex needs, including those with behaviours of concern.
- Skilled in facilitating group and individual activities that align with EHCP outcomes.
- Able to develop communication skills and deliver inclusive support using a positive behaviour support (PBS) framework.
- Comfortable providing personal care, manual handling, and working flexibly in both centre-based and community settings.
You should also be able to:
- Conduct risk assessments and contribute to safeguarding and health & safety practices.
- Communicate professionally with colleagues, families, and external services.
- Maintain accurate records and engage with regular training to keep your practice up to date.
About the Team:
You will be part of the Gateway Service, based at the Southwark Resource Centre—a vibrant and inclusive hub for disability services. Our team is collaborative, person-centred, and focused on enabling people to lead fulfilling lives through strengths-based approaches.
We value teamwork, continuous learning, and creating real opportunities for progression—for both the people we support and our staff.
For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.
Join us and be part of a service that champions inclusion, independence, and positive change.
Contact Information:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Emma Bracewell at Emma.Bracewell@southwark.gov.uk
Additional Information:
This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.
Benefits and more information:
In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Staff Benefits page.
Recruitment timetable
Advert close date: 11:59pm on 11th July 2025
Shortlisting date/s: w/c 14th July 2025
Interview date/s: 18th July 2025
The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme:
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
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