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: Family Engagement and Support Worker
Location: Park School, Chipping Norton, OX7 5QH
Salary: up to £28,000 per annum dependent on experience (not pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term-Time only
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
Are you a committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people?
As part of our continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Family Engagement and Support Worker with SEMH experience to join our fantastic team at Park School located in Chipping Norton.
About the role
The post holder will provide a professional service to identify and assess the needs of children where there is concern in relation to school attendance, behaviour, achievement and their general welfare. Take consistent and effective action to improve pupils’ attendance and reduce persistent absence from school, working with parents and pupils through provision to support and empower them around managing risks, parenting and emotional wellbeing.
You will an integral member of the Extended Leadership Team to promote and support pupil success and Mental Health and Wellbeing across the school, working with the SLT to review consultations, complete assessments and inductions, leading on the induction and transition of all new pupils and manage EBSA interventions and hold a caseload of pupils.
The ideal candidate will be a person who thrives in a fun, yet challenging environment, have a passion for building strong relationships with young people through restorative working and be creative and bring out the best in pupils and families.
Be an exceptional administrator and a good communicator who is able to inspire and motivate pupils but also who can remain calm under pressure and have a sense of humour is a must for this role.
In return Park School offers the opportunity to work:
In a school that is passionate about achievement for all pupils.
With fantastic pupils who enjoy a dynamic and engaging curriculum.
Within a diligent team who have a wealth of expertise and experience.
With a strong induction programme tailored to your experience and needs.
Collaboratively within a very supportive environment where professional development is an essential aspect of our daily practice.
To develop your career.
About us
Park School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 7 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of social, emotional and mental health needs. 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 pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both 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.
Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. 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?
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 and vulnerable young adults 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 the 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.
*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. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
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