Outcomes First Group | Pastoral Support Worker
2 weeks ago
At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy
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 we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).
4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG
Job Title:
Pastoral Support Worker
Location:
The Holden School, Leigh
Salary:
£20,906.25 per annum
Hours:
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract:
Permanent. Term Time only
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Pastoral Support Worker to join our close-knit team at The Holden School, part of Acorn Education.
About the Role
The post holder will manage and work as part of a team supporting the learning and behaviour of students. The post holder will provide practical support for individual students and work with the whole school to promote positive behaviour management.
Who we are looking for
Evidence of continuous professional development in behaviour management
Experience of working with families and young people who have challenging behaviours in a variety of settings including secondary education
An awareness of the current issues affecting young people
Experience of managing in a multi-disciplinary team
Experience of working with outside agencies
Trained in counselling/behaviour management and pupil protection
Knowledge of basic Microsoft packages: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint – supported by achievement of ECDL or similar
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Effective behaviour management skills
Good oral and written communication with students and adults
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to respond to challenging circumstances in a positive manner
Good interpersonal and organisational skills
Ability to prioritise own workload, meet deadlines and to work independently
Able to work in a calm, efficient and safe manner
About Us
The Holden School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 5 to 16, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs in Lancashire, Manchester and surrounding areas.
Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life. We are a Therapeutic Led Trauma Informed School providing individualised curriculums for our students supported by our Class Teams, our Wellbeing Team and our own Therapists.
We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them academically and socially, to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.
The Holden School is based in Leigh and is within commutable distance of Wigan and Surrounding Areas
Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils. 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.
We believe that it is extremely important that you feel heard We had great results from our Great Place to Work Survey:
86% said that I am treated as a full member here regardless of my position.
80% agree that Management shows a sincere interest in me as a person, not just an employee.
80% said I feel I make a difference here.
80% of you said I'm proud to tell others I work here.
80?lieve that People care about each other here.
91% of Team Members said My work has special meaning: this is not just a job.
89% said that when you join the organisation, you are made to feel welcome.
89% said that I get empathy and support from my manager/supervisor when needed.
88% agree that Management recognises honest mistakes as part of doing business.
Why join Acorn Education?
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll 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. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.
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