Job description
How would you like to be paid for fivedays but only work four*?
Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart ofeverything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways toimprove everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trialof the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working oneday less a week (or equivalent).
If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more excitingtime to join #teamOFG!
JobTitle: LeadClinician
Location: TheGreater Horseshoe School, Devon TQ12 6RH
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000, (DOE, pro-rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday8.30am-4.30pm
Contract: Permanent,Term Time plus 2 weeks, only (46.6 weeks)
Essential: Full UK driving licence andaccess to own vehicle required
About the role
Weare looking for a Lead Clinician to manage our in-house ClinicalTeam at our Greater Horseshoe School based in Devon. The postholderwill work collaboratively with both the school’s Senior Leadershipteam and the Clinical Locality Lead. The role will be split betweenclinically leading the team and holding a therapy caseload. Workingcollaboratively with the site, you will deliver bespoke assessmentand intervention plans for our students who may present withcomplex profiles of need as a result of autism and other types ofneurodivergence, developmental trauma and social, emotional andmental health (SEMH) needs. You will also be responsible forcoordinating the line management of the members of the onsiteclinical team.
You will be responsible forholding the therapy caseload with the full support of ourwell-established and knowledgeable clinical network and growingClinical Team, you will also contribute to staff training andconsultation. Both a challenging and rewarding role, thisposition would suit a resilient and enthusiastic individual, with atherapeutic approach and the ability to make decisions, as well asmanage their own workload and supervise others. This is an excitingand innovative time for the Clinical Team so please get in touch tofind out more.
You will work within the overallframework of service policies and procedures to support theintegration of the Clinical Team provision into the day to dayrunning of the school, i.e. offering assessments, advice andconsultation and direct interventions. A key aspect of therole will be to support young students' needs in line withprovision set in their Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) inaddition to identifying any further emerging needs.
Our Clinical Team will support the school to maintain anurturing environment where our learners can flourish, alwaysputting them at the forefront of everything they do. All oursettings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and our studentsare heard, respected and involved in decisions that affect themwherever possible. With this in mind, we are looking for a ClinicalLead who shares our vision; to build incredible futures byempowering vulnerable people in the UK to be happy and to maketheir way in the world.
About theGroup
Outcomes First Group is thelargest independent provider of special needs education. Weare a vital part of local communities in England, Scotlandand Wales with a renowned reputation for quality andpositive outcomes for the people we educate for.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes FirstGroup were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for thefifth year running.
Our divisional brandsinclude Acorn Education and Options Autism.
For more information on the group pleasevisit: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/
Location: The Greater Horseshoe School,Devon TQ12 6RH
Essential Criteria:
* Recognised degree in either,Occupational Therapy, Psychotherapy or registered as a PractitionerPsychologist with the HCPC.
* Valid and up to date professional Registration& membership of professional body e.g. HCPC, RCOT, BPS,etc.
* Experience within thespecialist client group; working with autistic individuals andthose with complex needs.
* If an Occupational Therapist, postgraduateSensory Integration training, required.
* Clear and concise report writing relating toclinical and research activities.
* Experience of providing supervision andsupporting a therapy team.
* Ability to workindependently.
* Experienceof multi-professional work with teams or services within thedesignated specialty preferred.
* Full UK valid driving licence, access to ownvehicle and ability to drive to other school sites, as required,e.g., shadowing during induction.
For further information on this role please refer the JobDescription and Person Specification attached. To discuss this rolein more detail, please contact: recruitment@ofgl.co.uk
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Why work for us?
Alongside working with a network of clinical colleagueswith regular forums for peer reflection and practice development,Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefitoptions
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, soyou’ll get an exceptional reward packageincluding:
* LifeAssurance Pension scheme with options to increase yourcontributions
* “YourWellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mentalhealth support services and physical healthchecks
* *You’ll work 80% ofyour contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more timeto do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successfulcompletion of probation and is not a contractualbenefit
* Family GrowthSupport - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternityand paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatmentsupport.
And amarket-leading benefit offering through our Flexible BenefitsPlatform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right foryou, including:
* Awide range of health, wellbeing, and insurancebenefits
* 100’s of discountoptions valid in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car PurchaseScheme
* Critical illnesscover
And that’snot all, we place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at theheart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in theknowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact onthe lives of others.
AtOutcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. Allsuccessful applicants will be subject to social media checks andsuccessful applicants to a fully enhancedDBS
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