How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four ?Our colleagues wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so were always looking for new ways to improve everyones work/life balance. Were taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).If the trial is a success, well be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group so theres never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!Job Title: Welfare Support Team MemberLocation: Oak Tree School, Truro, TR4 9NHSalary: 25,000 per annumHours: 42.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8am-4:30pmContract: Permanent,Term Time OnlyUK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Welfare Support Team Member to join our close-knit team at Oak Tree School located in Truro.About the roleThe applicant will take a lead on student RRPs. Lead on aspects of whole school training focusing on risk reduction & reporting and to collate, analyse and use data effectively in order to identify hotspots and develop strategies to drive down negative incidents/RPI.You will work alongside the leadership team, sharing key data and information that can be shared with the Headteacher and Governors on a termly basis. To ensure that Oak Tree School is compliant in all areas of restrictive physical intervention & recording, measured by the guidance set by the RRN (risk reduction network).Coordinate and lead others within the welfare team, ensuring that resources are effectively used to promote a calm 'safe environment, making them an integral part of the schools support systems. Work under the instruction / guidance of the SLT and support the welfare, development and behaviour of all pupils and staff, enabling access tolearning for pupils and modelling of appropriate and relevant interventions for staff and to support and assist in the accurate implementation and development of school policies, modelling a high standard of intervention when supporting pupils and staff.Essential:CPI trained Worked with a wide age range of studentsTIS or similar approach training or good working knowledge Safeguarding L2Good standard of written English & numeracy skills Organisational skillsGood communication skillsA commitment to safeguarding the welfare of all childrenAwareness of the causes of behavioural difficultiesAbility to plan and implement, under guidance effective strategies for pupils with Behavioural, Emotional, Social needs, at risk of underachieving or at risk of disaffection or suspensionExperience working within education settingsAbout usOak Tree School in Truro has recently expanded and developed two new buildings and undergone a successful inspection from Ofsted allowing us to offer a wider age range of pupils from 5 18 years the opportunity to have the best education possible. Oak Tree School is a specialist SEMH provision positioned near the city of Truro in Cornwall. The school provides full-time specialist co-education for up to 135 pupils and young people aged 5 to 18 who experience social, emotional, mental health, communication difficulties and associated challenging behaviours. These pupils and young people often cannot cope, function or achieve within a mainstream environment. The aim is to provide a structured, nurturing approach, with pupils accessing a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum to meet their significant needs.This opportunity is in Truro which is within commutable distance of Redruth, St Austell and surrounding areas.We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UKs leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people.As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the fifth year running.Why join Acorn Education?BenefitsYour health and wellbeing are important to us, so youll get an exceptional reward package including:Life AssurancePension scheme with options to increase your contributionsYour Wellbeing Matters access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checksAnd a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package thats right for you, including:A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroadCycle to Work SchemesElectric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverFamily Growth Support -inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.And thats not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so youll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Youll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit#1
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Welfare Support Team Member