Jobs in Solihull | December 2024 Opportunities

_**How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?**_Considering making an application for this job Check all the details in this , and then click on Apply._**Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, sowe’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s worklife balance.We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you couldbe working one day less a week (or equivalent).**__**If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group –so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!**_**: Pastoral Support Worker****Location: Chestnut Hill School, Holywell, CH8 9DX****Salary: Up to £26,000 per annum****Hours: 40 hours per week, Mon-Thur 8am – 5pmFri 8am-3pm****Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only****UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.**As part of our growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an experiencedPastoral Support Worker to join our team at Chestnut Hill School**** inHolywell.**About the role**This is a great opportunity for a Pastoral Support Worker who wants to supportpupils with varied and complex needs. Your work will be challenging andrewarding in equal measure and you will be working in a school where wemaintain a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to,respected and involved in as many decisions as possible.Quality is always top of our agenda and we pride ourselves on the quality ofwhat we do. We are looking for a Pastoral Support Worker, who shares ourvision to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people inthe UK, to be happy and to make their way in the world.**Key Responsibilities:** * Reporting directly to the senior leadership team about trends in behaviour and supporting the implementation and evaluation of whole school communication & behaviour strategies. * Assisting and managing the return of students back to the classroom. * Implementing agreed strategies to manage and improve the behaviour of pupils in the school. * Monitor and analyse the behaviour of pupils, using the online behaviour management system. * Providing an on-call response to support teaching staff, when appropriate * Liaising with teaching staff to support teaching and learning. * Supporting students in following the rules of the school, and meet their individual objectives. * Ensuring the safeguarding of all pupils by supporting the safeguarding lead as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Person. * Supporting regular CPD on communication and behaviour strategies to support pupils.**Essential:** * High standard of literacy and numeracy skills. * Experience working in an education environment, with a range of pupils. * Successful experience of working with pupils with additional learning needs and challenging behaviour.**About Us**Chestnut Hill is a small, independent school catering to autistic pupils andyoung people aged 8-19.We aim to provide an inclusive, safe, inspiring and supportive environment inwhich our pupils are encouraged to form friendships, aspire and believe inthemselves, discover new ways of learning, develop skills for life, know theyare valued and have a sense of belonging. The student’s wellbeing is at theheart of everything Chestnut Hill will do, and we aim to build closerelationships with parentsguardians and work collaboratively with alternativeprovision professionals, such as speech and language, art and occupationaltherapists. To support students specific needs. We will always strive for thevery best for our young people.Our individually tailored curriculum will cover all Areas of Learning (AoLEs)from the New Welsh Curriculum, in imaginative and flexible ways for pupilsages 8 to 19. We aim to provide Regular opportunities for pupils to access awide range of activities including yoga, cycling, forest school, swimming andcoaching in inclusive and traditional sports by external coaches and internalfacilitators.We are located in Holywell, a beautiful market town and community inFlintshire, Wales.For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils,young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties.We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people andyoung adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector insetting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes forthose in our care.We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officiallycertified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.**Why join Options Autism?****Benefits****Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptionalreward 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 BenefitsPlatform, 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 youngadults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake everyday in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact onthe lives of others.We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils andyoung people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks andsuccessful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS._***You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving youmore time to do the things that make you happy.**__**#1**_