This role has a starting salary of £50,047 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a new Assistant team Manager to join our fantastic Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team. The team is county-wide, based at Quadrant Court; however, there is an opportunity to work flexibly, including from your own home and at other Surrey County Council offices. This is a 24-month fixed term / secondment opportunity. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Reflective practice sessions Annual BIA legal updates About the Team The team consists of administrative staff, Best Interest Assessors and Senior Practitioner Specialist Leads who work collaboratively together to ensure that the objectives of the team are achieved. In doing so, there is an established ethos of supporting each other and team working, as well as working independently. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to further develop your understanding and experience of the Mental Capacity Act and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, and you will be helping to support MCA practice across adult social care in Surrey. Furthermore, you will receive regular supervision, reflective practice sessions and annual BIA legal update training as part of your role. About the Role Primarily, you will assist with leading, motivating and managing a team to ensure the service provided is consistent, effective and delivers positive outcomes for individuals, their carers and families. You will also contribute to and support the development of practice, procedures, and policy within the team, and provide day to day management and oversight of team processes. This oversight will extend to the team's busy duty system, which includes triaging incoming DOLS authorisation requests, quality assuring assessments, responding to email and telephone queries, and providing support and advice to both external agencies and other adult social care teams. You will provide supervision to Best Interest Assessors and DOLS coordinators within the team. You will undertake Best Interest Assessments in care homes and hospitals where people are being deprived of their liberty; often these will be the more 'complex' requests and will require you to have detailed understanding and knowledge of the application of DOLS and the Mental Capacity Act. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Best Interest Assessor qualification and relevant post qualifying experience. Ability to prioritise workload and to make decisions concerning people's liberty. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner. Ability to use IT systems with confidence and capable of producing reports of a high standard that will bear legal scrutiny. Excellent working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and other related legislation. Contact us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 21/04/2024. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. For internal applicants looking for a secondment opportunity please seek your line managers approval before applying Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
This role has a starting salary of £50,047 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a new Assistant team Manager to join our fantastic Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team. The team is county-wide, based at Quadrant Court; however, there is an opportunity to work flexibly, including from your own home and at other Surrey County Council offices. This is a 24-month fixed term / secondment opportunity. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Reflective practice sessions Annual BIA legal updates About the Team The team consists of administrative staff, Best Interest Assessors and Senior Practitioner Specialist Leads who work collaboratively together to ensure that the objectives of the team are achieved. In doing so, there is an established ethos of supporting each other and team working, as well as working independently. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to further develop your understanding and experience of the Mental Capacity Act and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, and you will be helping to support MCA practice across adult social care in Surrey. Furthermore, you will receive regular supervision, reflective practice sessions and annual BIA legal update training as part of your role. About the Role Primarily, you will assist with leading, motivating and managing a team to ensure the service provided is consistent, effective and delivers positive outcomes for individuals, their carers and families. You will also contribute to and support the development of practice, procedures, and policy within the team, and provide day to day management and oversight of team processes. This oversight will extend to the team's busy duty system, which includes triaging incoming DOLS authorisation requests, quality assuring assessments, responding to email and telephone queries, and providing support and advice to both external agencies and other adult social care teams. You will provide supervision to Best Interest Assessors and DOLS coordinators within the team. You will undertake Best Interest Assessments in care homes and hospitals where people are being deprived of their liberty; often these will be the more 'complex' requests and will require you to have detailed understanding and knowledge of the application of DOLS and the Mental Capacity Act. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Best Interest Assessor qualification and relevant post qualifying experience. Ability to prioritise workload and to make decisions concerning people's liberty. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner. Ability to use IT systems with confidence and capable of producing reports of a high standard that will bear legal scrutiny. Excellent working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and other related legislation. Contact us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 21/04/2024. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. For internal applicants looking for a secondment opportunity please seek your line managers approval before applying Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Southwark Council are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Assistant to join a well-structured and dynamic team. The client offers a full-time contract with an opportunity to work from home, a fair and manageable caseload and further training in your portfolio. The vacancy will be for an initial 3 - 6 months with potential for extension. Main Duties for the Occupational Therapy Assistant includes. Assisting with the assessment of service users and carers with complex needs in relation to home environment Complex moving and handling. Assessing the functional needs of adults in their homes and in a community setting, in line with all relevant legislation. Signposting, equipment and/or minor adaptations using client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. Providing advice, and assessments for equipment and home modifications. Recommending adaptations. Aiding Occupational Therapists with moving and handling assessments. An awareness of the importance of safeguarding vulnerable people, plus an understanding of the importance of dignity & respect when dealing with people. To Be Successful. Previous experience working as or with an Occupational Therapist in the community. Previous experience working with adaptations. Manual handling experience. Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you). Eligibility to work in the UK. Benefits of Working with Southwark Council . Our client offers the opportunity for additional training for both perm and temporary members of staff within the authority. With new projects underway in various teams, they offer a very competitive rate of pay. Why Join Our Agency? With over 10 years' experience recruiting directly into social care, Ackerman Pierce prides itself on the unique services we deliver to our candidates. Each candidate is assigned their own personal consultant who will support them through every placement. We also offer a DBS and a quick and easy registration process. Not forgetting a guaranteed payment into your account every week. To discuss this OTA vacancy, or any similar roles we have available, please contact Ella Hajittofis or email us your updated CV today!
Apr 19, 2024
Seasonal
Southwark Council are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Assistant to join a well-structured and dynamic team. The client offers a full-time contract with an opportunity to work from home, a fair and manageable caseload and further training in your portfolio. The vacancy will be for an initial 3 - 6 months with potential for extension. Main Duties for the Occupational Therapy Assistant includes. Assisting with the assessment of service users and carers with complex needs in relation to home environment Complex moving and handling. Assessing the functional needs of adults in their homes and in a community setting, in line with all relevant legislation. Signposting, equipment and/or minor adaptations using client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. Providing advice, and assessments for equipment and home modifications. Recommending adaptations. Aiding Occupational Therapists with moving and handling assessments. An awareness of the importance of safeguarding vulnerable people, plus an understanding of the importance of dignity & respect when dealing with people. To Be Successful. Previous experience working as or with an Occupational Therapist in the community. Previous experience working with adaptations. Manual handling experience. Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you). Eligibility to work in the UK. Benefits of Working with Southwark Council . Our client offers the opportunity for additional training for both perm and temporary members of staff within the authority. With new projects underway in various teams, they offer a very competitive rate of pay. Why Join Our Agency? With over 10 years' experience recruiting directly into social care, Ackerman Pierce prides itself on the unique services we deliver to our candidates. Each candidate is assigned their own personal consultant who will support them through every placement. We also offer a DBS and a quick and easy registration process. Not forgetting a guaranteed payment into your account every week. To discuss this OTA vacancy, or any similar roles we have available, please contact Ella Hajittofis or email us your updated CV today!
Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust
Enfield, Middlesex
Site Chase Farm Hospital Town Enfield Salary £32,720 - £39,769 per annum including Outer London Allowance Salary period Yearly Closing 19/04/:59 Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust provides local, regional and national award-winning healthcare services. We have more than 3.300 staff working out of 20 main sites serving a population of 1.2 million people.We provide community health services and mental health services for young people, adults and older people. Our North London Forensic Service treats and cares for people in the criminal justice system who have mental health conditions. We also provide one of the largest eating disorders services in England, as well as drug and alcohol services. We are an organisation that is passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion; one that prides itself in developing the leadership capabilities of its employees, looking after their health and wellbeing, creating safe spaces for staff to speak up and providing opportunities to mentor and be mentored.Our employees are the reason for delivering Good CQC ratings, excellent outcomes and outstanding patient experiences, so it is our aim to create a happy and healthy working environment where youcan thrive and succeed. Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Personal Assistant to join the Senior Leadership Team supporting the Deputy Chief Operating Officer/Medical Director across the BEH and C&I Partnership. The successful candidate will have experience of working in a health care setting providing support at executive leadership/senior management level and be able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Must demonstrate attention to detail and manage own time to meet the needs of the service and a self-starter. The role is responsible for overseeing and managing both Deputy Chief Operating Officer/Medical Director meetings both internally and externally including the coordination of the forward planner, agendas, papers and taking accurate minutes. The Role will require a high level of diary management ensuring that deadlines are met with internal and external reports/papers and submissions. This is a new role to support the Deputy Chief Operating Officer/Medical Director in transforming the future of Mental Health services across the Partnership. The candidate will be required to work in partnership across the BEH and C&I Partnership, this will be liaising with the London Partnership. This role will involve some Project Management fact finding and potential development in this area. If you enjoy new challenges and would like to be at the beginning of this journey, we would like to hear from you. Main duties of the job You will be responsible for: Providing a full PA service to the Deputy Chief Operating Officer/Medical Director including dictation and typing minutes, word processing, photocopying, faxing, and filing; the production of reports/collation of data as and when requested. Maintaining an effective and efficient administrative system to support the services and projects on behalf of the Senior Management Team. Manage diaries, including arranging meetings, taking account of time constraints and the commitments/priorities of the Deputy Chief Operating Officer/Medical Director Co-ordinate the administrative function within their portfolio to deliver an efficient and effective service that supports clinical service delivery, service management, service users and carers Working for our organisation BEH-MHT Values Our values The Trust's values are: Compassion Respect Working together Detailed job description and main responsibilities Liaise with the Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Medical Director as required in the portfolios and corporate Ensure the Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Medical Director have to hand all necessary papers, documents and/or reports at the commencement of each working day in addition to those required for any scheduled meetings or Receive visitors for the Deputy Chief Operating Officer / Medical Director appropriately. Deal with routine correspondence on behalf of the Deputy Chief Operating Officer / Medical Director, including preparing letters and reports for Ensure the speedy and efficient dispatch of incoming post and telephone Receive all incoming post, and faxes, collating where required with previous related correspondence before passing to the respective Deputy Chief Operating officer and Medical Director and prioritisation. Receive telephone calls and deal with them Provide accurate computerised reports as and when Organise seminars and other key events internal and external to the Partnership/Trust as required. Ensure that there is comprehensive administration support, and that work is prioritised in accordance with service Be flexible to the needs of the service lines and ensure cover for all aspect of administrative work. Establish office procedures which reflect good office Ensuring the implementation and maintenance of effective client and team filing systems, ensuring that client records are kept safe, confidential, up to date and Taking minutes of high-level meetings, distributing as appropriate and taking administration follow up acting on own initiative. Person specification Education Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in area. Knowledge Full range of administrative procedures, software programmes Relevant Trust policies and procedures Experience 2 years NHS experience 2 years' experience of line manager responsibility Managing busy workload and conflicting priorities Handling confidential and sensitive information in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2 years NHS experience of working in a community setting. Skills & Abilities Extensive use and knowledge of all Microsoft Office programmes; Outlook, Word, Excel and Publisher. Demonstrate a high standard of telephone liaison, interpersonal, organisational and communication skills Methodical and organised Clear communicator with good writing, and telephone skills ensuring accuracy at all times Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands Freedom to Act Works without supervision, advice available from line manager when required Emotional effort Occasional exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances, office conditions References will be required to cover your last 3 years of employment/training. One has to be from your current or most recent employer and the others from your previous employer. The references should be from persons with management responsibility or HR. If you have been unemployed for a period of four years or more, please give the details of your last employer and one character referee of your choice (not members of your family). If more applicable, references will be requested from your teacher or head of faculty. Please ensure you provide full contact details. Vacancies that are advertised as Fixed Term Contracts will also be available as secondment opportunities for substantive internal staff. Please be aware that your documents eg. Passport/NI Card, will be electronically scanned using Home Office accredited Verification System. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts, we will close vacancies before the stated closing date once the first 50 applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. All non-medical posts with the Trust are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the Trust's satisfaction, your suitability for the position in which you will be employed. Should you not hear from us within three working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted. By applying for this role, you accept in the event you are successful that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which is aimed at improving efficiencies within the NHS both to make costs savings for NHS organisations but also to save you time when your employment transfers. Employer certification / accreditation badges The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Site Chase Farm Hospital Town Enfield Salary £32,720 - £39,769 per annum including Outer London Allowance Salary period Yearly Closing 19/04/:59 Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust provides local, regional and national award-winning healthcare services. We have more than 3.300 staff working out of 20 main sites serving a population of 1.2 million people.We provide community health services and mental health services for young people, adults and older people. Our North London Forensic Service treats and cares for people in the criminal justice system who have mental health conditions. We also provide one of the largest eating disorders services in England, as well as drug and alcohol services. We are an organisation that is passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion; one that prides itself in developing the leadership capabilities of its employees, looking after their health and wellbeing, creating safe spaces for staff to speak up and providing opportunities to mentor and be mentored.Our employees are the reason for delivering Good CQC ratings, excellent outcomes and outstanding patient experiences, so it is our aim to create a happy and healthy working environment where youcan thrive and succeed. Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Personal Assistant to join the Senior Leadership Team supporting the Deputy Chief Operating Officer/Medical Director across the BEH and C&I Partnership. The successful candidate will have experience of working in a health care setting providing support at executive leadership/senior management level and be able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Must demonstrate attention to detail and manage own time to meet the needs of the service and a self-starter. The role is responsible for overseeing and managing both Deputy Chief Operating Officer/Medical Director meetings both internally and externally including the coordination of the forward planner, agendas, papers and taking accurate minutes. The Role will require a high level of diary management ensuring that deadlines are met with internal and external reports/papers and submissions. This is a new role to support the Deputy Chief Operating Officer/Medical Director in transforming the future of Mental Health services across the Partnership. The candidate will be required to work in partnership across the BEH and C&I Partnership, this will be liaising with the London Partnership. This role will involve some Project Management fact finding and potential development in this area. If you enjoy new challenges and would like to be at the beginning of this journey, we would like to hear from you. Main duties of the job You will be responsible for: Providing a full PA service to the Deputy Chief Operating Officer/Medical Director including dictation and typing minutes, word processing, photocopying, faxing, and filing; the production of reports/collation of data as and when requested. Maintaining an effective and efficient administrative system to support the services and projects on behalf of the Senior Management Team. Manage diaries, including arranging meetings, taking account of time constraints and the commitments/priorities of the Deputy Chief Operating Officer/Medical Director Co-ordinate the administrative function within their portfolio to deliver an efficient and effective service that supports clinical service delivery, service management, service users and carers Working for our organisation BEH-MHT Values Our values The Trust's values are: Compassion Respect Working together Detailed job description and main responsibilities Liaise with the Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Medical Director as required in the portfolios and corporate Ensure the Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Medical Director have to hand all necessary papers, documents and/or reports at the commencement of each working day in addition to those required for any scheduled meetings or Receive visitors for the Deputy Chief Operating Officer / Medical Director appropriately. Deal with routine correspondence on behalf of the Deputy Chief Operating Officer / Medical Director, including preparing letters and reports for Ensure the speedy and efficient dispatch of incoming post and telephone Receive all incoming post, and faxes, collating where required with previous related correspondence before passing to the respective Deputy Chief Operating officer and Medical Director and prioritisation. Receive telephone calls and deal with them Provide accurate computerised reports as and when Organise seminars and other key events internal and external to the Partnership/Trust as required. Ensure that there is comprehensive administration support, and that work is prioritised in accordance with service Be flexible to the needs of the service lines and ensure cover for all aspect of administrative work. Establish office procedures which reflect good office Ensuring the implementation and maintenance of effective client and team filing systems, ensuring that client records are kept safe, confidential, up to date and Taking minutes of high-level meetings, distributing as appropriate and taking administration follow up acting on own initiative. Person specification Education Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in area. Knowledge Full range of administrative procedures, software programmes Relevant Trust policies and procedures Experience 2 years NHS experience 2 years' experience of line manager responsibility Managing busy workload and conflicting priorities Handling confidential and sensitive information in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2 years NHS experience of working in a community setting. Skills & Abilities Extensive use and knowledge of all Microsoft Office programmes; Outlook, Word, Excel and Publisher. Demonstrate a high standard of telephone liaison, interpersonal, organisational and communication skills Methodical and organised Clear communicator with good writing, and telephone skills ensuring accuracy at all times Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands Freedom to Act Works without supervision, advice available from line manager when required Emotional effort Occasional exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances, office conditions References will be required to cover your last 3 years of employment/training. One has to be from your current or most recent employer and the others from your previous employer. The references should be from persons with management responsibility or HR. If you have been unemployed for a period of four years or more, please give the details of your last employer and one character referee of your choice (not members of your family). If more applicable, references will be requested from your teacher or head of faculty. Please ensure you provide full contact details. Vacancies that are advertised as Fixed Term Contracts will also be available as secondment opportunities for substantive internal staff. Please be aware that your documents eg. Passport/NI Card, will be electronically scanned using Home Office accredited Verification System. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts, we will close vacancies before the stated closing date once the first 50 applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. All non-medical posts with the Trust are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the Trust's satisfaction, your suitability for the position in which you will be employed. Should you not hear from us within three working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted. By applying for this role, you accept in the event you are successful that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which is aimed at improving efficiencies within the NHS both to make costs savings for NHS organisations but also to save you time when your employment transfers. Employer certification / accreditation badges The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
We are looking for Care Assistants / Support Workers to join our friendly team at Reliant Carers. Spalding £11.44 - £13.00 an hour - Full-time, Part-time, Weekends You will be required to care for residents within the following areas of care, such as people with Dementia, Mental Health and Learning disabilities. You will make a difference to the quality of life for individuals with needs. You will be assisting them in their day-to-day life offering personal centred care. You must be bubbly, friendly, patient and kind. Drivers essentail with transport Responsibilities:- Delivering Personal Care, encouragement, promoting independence. Ensuring the emotional wellbeing of residents. Working alongside the existing team to deliver a range of activities that our residents enjoy. Domestic cleaning will sometimes be required. Adhering to the Company policies and procedures. Working alongside the Senior and management of the home to meet all Resident s Everyday needs, in line with CQC requirements. What we require: - A knowledge and understanding of Care. Caring natures are a must, you will be the first port of call for residents, and it is essential that you want to make a difference to their lives. A friendly Smile. A willingness to learn and adapt when needed. The ability to work as a team. Lone working. Moving & Handling people, Working with hoists and slide sheets, Mobility aids. Willingness to undertake relevant training. (Induction, E- learning Classroom based). Care Certificate & NVQ level 2 desirable. Driver and access to own transport is Essential . All applicants must have 6 months within a UK care environment within the past 2 years .
Apr 17, 2024
Contractor
We are looking for Care Assistants / Support Workers to join our friendly team at Reliant Carers. Spalding £11.44 - £13.00 an hour - Full-time, Part-time, Weekends You will be required to care for residents within the following areas of care, such as people with Dementia, Mental Health and Learning disabilities. You will make a difference to the quality of life for individuals with needs. You will be assisting them in their day-to-day life offering personal centred care. You must be bubbly, friendly, patient and kind. Drivers essentail with transport Responsibilities:- Delivering Personal Care, encouragement, promoting independence. Ensuring the emotional wellbeing of residents. Working alongside the existing team to deliver a range of activities that our residents enjoy. Domestic cleaning will sometimes be required. Adhering to the Company policies and procedures. Working alongside the Senior and management of the home to meet all Resident s Everyday needs, in line with CQC requirements. What we require: - A knowledge and understanding of Care. Caring natures are a must, you will be the first port of call for residents, and it is essential that you want to make a difference to their lives. A friendly Smile. A willingness to learn and adapt when needed. The ability to work as a team. Lone working. Moving & Handling people, Working with hoists and slide sheets, Mobility aids. Willingness to undertake relevant training. (Induction, E- learning Classroom based). Care Certificate & NVQ level 2 desirable. Driver and access to own transport is Essential . All applicants must have 6 months within a UK care environment within the past 2 years .
Does working 4 days a week but with FULL pay sound like a dream?! It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! Job Title: Educational Psychologist Location: East Midlands Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week; Monday to Friday Salary: £42,560 - £63,840 per annum (dependent on experience) As part of our continued growth, we have an opportunity for an Educational Psychologist to make a difference to the lives of people with complex needs. If you are looking to join a dedicated multi-disciplinary team in a challenging and rewarding environment, we would like to hear from you. About the Role You'll join our multi-disciplinary team of dedicated clinical staff providing psychological assessment for pupils within the schools, guidance for education and care teams and professional development training for all staff. The role involves communicating with families/ carers and specialist agencies. You'll work alongside Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychotherapists, Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists. Location: Homebased, supporting 4 schools: Longdon Park School, Longdon Hall School, Trent Acres and Wenlock School. All four Schools provide specialist education for pupils aged between 5 and 18 years old. Wenlock and Longdon Hall Schools support pupils with social, communication, and emotional difficulties resulting from a primary need of social, emotional & mental health (SEMH) and/or autism spectrum condition (ASC). Options Trent Acres and Options Longdon Park are specialist schools for pupils with complex needs including Autistic pupil's. Based 20 minutes away from each other on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border. About the Group Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for. 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. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. For more information on the group please visit: Who we are looking for? We are looking for an Educational Psychologist with a masters or doctoral professional qualification and HCPC registration. You'll need to be creative and passionate about improving outcomes for pupils with complex needs. The ideal candidate will be resilient and have experience of working in with people with complex SEN needs. You'll need to be a good communicator with strong skills in assessment and report writing. Key Accountabilities: Provide psychological assessment and intervention for pupils within the schools Offer guidance for education and care teams To provide supervision to agreed members of the clinical team Communicating with families/ carers and specialist agencies Engage in professional development training for all staff Essential Criteria A doctoral or masters professional qualification in Educational Psychology Registered with the HCPC Creative and passionate about improving outcomes for pupils Able to work as part of a team and be self-reliant What's in it for you? We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression. We are a values-driven organisation that puts people first We provide continuous professional development to take your career further You will always feel valued, important and secure We believe in the abilities and potential of our team We build our bonds through a great social events calendar Our 'Your Wellbeing Matters' initiative provides total support An unrivalled core induction, local induction, and a dedicated buddy, who will be there to support you from day one. Generous Annual Leave Entitlement An extra day's holiday for a special day of your choice (birthday, child's first day at school etc.) Professional support network Contributory Pension Employee Rewards Hub - access to discounts, offers and cashback with 100s of retailers Career pathways and a dedicated learning and development team The Hub - employee discounts, recognition cards, well-being centre Cycle to Work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Salary Finance Work 4 days, be paid for 5 T&C's apply - following successful completion of the probation period For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS. Job ID 235883
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Does working 4 days a week but with FULL pay sound like a dream?! It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! Job Title: Educational Psychologist Location: East Midlands Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week; Monday to Friday Salary: £42,560 - £63,840 per annum (dependent on experience) As part of our continued growth, we have an opportunity for an Educational Psychologist to make a difference to the lives of people with complex needs. If you are looking to join a dedicated multi-disciplinary team in a challenging and rewarding environment, we would like to hear from you. About the Role You'll join our multi-disciplinary team of dedicated clinical staff providing psychological assessment for pupils within the schools, guidance for education and care teams and professional development training for all staff. The role involves communicating with families/ carers and specialist agencies. You'll work alongside Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychotherapists, Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists. Location: Homebased, supporting 4 schools: Longdon Park School, Longdon Hall School, Trent Acres and Wenlock School. All four Schools provide specialist education for pupils aged between 5 and 18 years old. Wenlock and Longdon Hall Schools support pupils with social, communication, and emotional difficulties resulting from a primary need of social, emotional & mental health (SEMH) and/or autism spectrum condition (ASC). Options Trent Acres and Options Longdon Park are specialist schools for pupils with complex needs including Autistic pupil's. Based 20 minutes away from each other on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border. About the Group Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for. 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. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. For more information on the group please visit: Who we are looking for? We are looking for an Educational Psychologist with a masters or doctoral professional qualification and HCPC registration. You'll need to be creative and passionate about improving outcomes for pupils with complex needs. The ideal candidate will be resilient and have experience of working in with people with complex SEN needs. You'll need to be a good communicator with strong skills in assessment and report writing. Key Accountabilities: Provide psychological assessment and intervention for pupils within the schools Offer guidance for education and care teams To provide supervision to agreed members of the clinical team Communicating with families/ carers and specialist agencies Engage in professional development training for all staff Essential Criteria A doctoral or masters professional qualification in Educational Psychology Registered with the HCPC Creative and passionate about improving outcomes for pupils Able to work as part of a team and be self-reliant What's in it for you? We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression. We are a values-driven organisation that puts people first We provide continuous professional development to take your career further You will always feel valued, important and secure We believe in the abilities and potential of our team We build our bonds through a great social events calendar Our 'Your Wellbeing Matters' initiative provides total support An unrivalled core induction, local induction, and a dedicated buddy, who will be there to support you from day one. Generous Annual Leave Entitlement An extra day's holiday for a special day of your choice (birthday, child's first day at school etc.) Professional support network Contributory Pension Employee Rewards Hub - access to discounts, offers and cashback with 100s of retailers Career pathways and a dedicated learning and development team The Hub - employee discounts, recognition cards, well-being centre Cycle to Work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Salary Finance Work 4 days, be paid for 5 T&C's apply - following successful completion of the probation period For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS. Job ID 235883
Does working 4 days a week but with FULL pay sound like a dream?! It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! Job Title: Educational Psychologist Location: East Midlands Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week; Monday to Friday Salary: £42,560 - £63,840 per annum (dependent on experience) As part of our continued growth, we have an opportunity for an Educational Psychologist to make a difference to the lives of people with complex needs. If you are looking to join a dedicated multi-disciplinary team in a challenging and rewarding environment, we would like to hear from you. About the Role You'll join our multi-disciplinary team of dedicated clinical staff providing psychological assessment for pupils within the schools, guidance for education and care teams and professional development training for all staff. The role involves communicating with families/ carers and specialist agencies. You'll work alongside Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychotherapists, Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists. Location: Homebased, supporting 4 schools: Longdon Park School, Longdon Hall School, Trent Acres and Wenlock School. All four Schools provide specialist education for pupils aged between 5 and 18 years old. Wenlock and Longdon Hall Schools support pupils with social, communication, and emotional difficulties resulting from a primary need of social, emotional & mental health (SEMH) and/or autism spectrum condition (ASC). Options Trent Acres and Options Longdon Park are specialist schools for pupils with complex needs including Autistic pupil's. Based 20 minutes away from each other on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border. About the Group Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for. 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. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. For more information on the group please visit: Who we are looking for? We are looking for an Educational Psychologist with a masters or doctoral professional qualification and HCPC registration. You'll need to be creative and passionate about improving outcomes for pupils with complex needs. The ideal candidate will be resilient and have experience of working in with people with complex SEN needs. You'll need to be a good communicator with strong skills in assessment and report writing. Key Accountabilities: Provide psychological assessment and intervention for pupils within the schools Offer guidance for education and care teams To provide supervision to agreed members of the clinical team Communicating with families/ carers and specialist agencies Engage in professional development training for all staff Essential Criteria A doctoral or masters professional qualification in Educational Psychology Registered with the HCPC Creative and passionate about improving outcomes for pupils Able to work as part of a team and be self-reliant What's in it for you? We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression. We are a values-driven organisation that puts people first We provide continuous professional development to take your career further You will always feel valued, important and secure We believe in the abilities and potential of our team We build our bonds through a great social events calendar Our 'Your Wellbeing Matters' initiative provides total support An unrivalled core induction, local induction, and a dedicated buddy, who will be there to support you from day one. Generous Annual Leave Entitlement An extra day's holiday for a special day of your choice (birthday, child's first day at school etc.) Professional support network Contributory Pension Employee Rewards Hub - access to discounts, offers and cashback with 100s of retailers Career pathways and a dedicated learning and development team The Hub - employee discounts, recognition cards, well-being centre Cycle to Work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Salary Finance Work 4 days, be paid for 5 T&C's apply - following successful completion of the probation period For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS. Job ID 235883
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Does working 4 days a week but with FULL pay sound like a dream?! It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! Job Title: Educational Psychologist Location: East Midlands Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week; Monday to Friday Salary: £42,560 - £63,840 per annum (dependent on experience) As part of our continued growth, we have an opportunity for an Educational Psychologist to make a difference to the lives of people with complex needs. If you are looking to join a dedicated multi-disciplinary team in a challenging and rewarding environment, we would like to hear from you. About the Role You'll join our multi-disciplinary team of dedicated clinical staff providing psychological assessment for pupils within the schools, guidance for education and care teams and professional development training for all staff. The role involves communicating with families/ carers and specialist agencies. You'll work alongside Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychotherapists, Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists. Location: Homebased, supporting 4 schools: Longdon Park School, Longdon Hall School, Trent Acres and Wenlock School. All four Schools provide specialist education for pupils aged between 5 and 18 years old. Wenlock and Longdon Hall Schools support pupils with social, communication, and emotional difficulties resulting from a primary need of social, emotional & mental health (SEMH) and/or autism spectrum condition (ASC). Options Trent Acres and Options Longdon Park are specialist schools for pupils with complex needs including Autistic pupil's. Based 20 minutes away from each other on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border. About the Group Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for. 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. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. For more information on the group please visit: Who we are looking for? We are looking for an Educational Psychologist with a masters or doctoral professional qualification and HCPC registration. You'll need to be creative and passionate about improving outcomes for pupils with complex needs. The ideal candidate will be resilient and have experience of working in with people with complex SEN needs. You'll need to be a good communicator with strong skills in assessment and report writing. Key Accountabilities: Provide psychological assessment and intervention for pupils within the schools Offer guidance for education and care teams To provide supervision to agreed members of the clinical team Communicating with families/ carers and specialist agencies Engage in professional development training for all staff Essential Criteria A doctoral or masters professional qualification in Educational Psychology Registered with the HCPC Creative and passionate about improving outcomes for pupils Able to work as part of a team and be self-reliant What's in it for you? We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression. We are a values-driven organisation that puts people first We provide continuous professional development to take your career further You will always feel valued, important and secure We believe in the abilities and potential of our team We build our bonds through a great social events calendar Our 'Your Wellbeing Matters' initiative provides total support An unrivalled core induction, local induction, and a dedicated buddy, who will be there to support you from day one. Generous Annual Leave Entitlement An extra day's holiday for a special day of your choice (birthday, child's first day at school etc.) Professional support network Contributory Pension Employee Rewards Hub - access to discounts, offers and cashback with 100s of retailers Career pathways and a dedicated learning and development team The Hub - employee discounts, recognition cards, well-being centre Cycle to Work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Salary Finance Work 4 days, be paid for 5 T&C's apply - following successful completion of the probation period For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS. Job ID 235883
Does working 4 days a week but with FULL pay sound like a dream?! It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! Job Title: Educational Psychologist Location: East Midlands Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week; Monday to Friday Salary: £42,560 - £63,840 per annum (dependent on experience) As part of our continued growth, we have an opportunity for an Educational Psychologist to make a difference to the lives of people with complex needs. If you are looking to join a dedicated multi-disciplinary team in a challenging and rewarding environment, we would like to hear from you. About the Role You'll join our multi-disciplinary team of dedicated clinical staff providing psychological assessment for pupils within the schools, guidance for education and care teams and professional development training for all staff. The role involves communicating with families/ carers and specialist agencies. You'll work alongside Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychotherapists, Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists. Location: Homebased, supporting 4 schools: Longdon Park School, Longdon Hall School, Trent Acres and Wenlock School. All four Schools provide specialist education for pupils aged between 5 and 18 years old. Wenlock and Longdon Hall Schools support pupils with social, communication, and emotional difficulties resulting from a primary need of social, emotional & mental health (SEMH) and/or autism spectrum condition (ASC). Options Trent Acres and Options Longdon Park are specialist schools for pupils with complex needs including Autistic pupil's. Based 20 minutes away from each other on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border. About the Group Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for. 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. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. For more information on the group please visit: Who we are looking for? We are looking for an Educational Psychologist with a masters or doctoral professional qualification and HCPC registration. You'll need to be creative and passionate about improving outcomes for pupils with complex needs. The ideal candidate will be resilient and have experience of working in with people with complex SEN needs. You'll need to be a good communicator with strong skills in assessment and report writing. Key Accountabilities: Provide psychological assessment and intervention for pupils within the schools Offer guidance for education and care teams To provide supervision to agreed members of the clinical team Communicating with families/ carers and specialist agencies Engage in professional development training for all staff Essential Criteria A doctoral or masters professional qualification in Educational Psychology Registered with the HCPC Creative and passionate about improving outcomes for pupils Able to work as part of a team and be self-reliant What's in it for you? We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression. We are a values-driven organisation that puts people first We provide continuous professional development to take your career further You will always feel valued, important and secure We believe in the abilities and potential of our team We build our bonds through a great social events calendar Our 'Your Wellbeing Matters' initiative provides total support An unrivalled core induction, local induction, and a dedicated buddy, who will be there to support you from day one. Generous Annual Leave Entitlement An extra day's holiday for a special day of your choice (birthday, child's first day at school etc.) Professional support network Contributory Pension Employee Rewards Hub - access to discounts, offers and cashback with 100s of retailers Career pathways and a dedicated learning and development team The Hub - employee discounts, recognition cards, well-being centre Cycle to Work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Salary Finance Work 4 days, be paid for 5 T&C's apply - following successful completion of the probation period For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS. Job ID 235883
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Does working 4 days a week but with FULL pay sound like a dream?! It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! Job Title: Educational Psychologist Location: East Midlands Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week; Monday to Friday Salary: £42,560 - £63,840 per annum (dependent on experience) As part of our continued growth, we have an opportunity for an Educational Psychologist to make a difference to the lives of people with complex needs. If you are looking to join a dedicated multi-disciplinary team in a challenging and rewarding environment, we would like to hear from you. About the Role You'll join our multi-disciplinary team of dedicated clinical staff providing psychological assessment for pupils within the schools, guidance for education and care teams and professional development training for all staff. The role involves communicating with families/ carers and specialist agencies. You'll work alongside Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychotherapists, Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists. Location: Homebased, supporting 4 schools: Longdon Park School, Longdon Hall School, Trent Acres and Wenlock School. All four Schools provide specialist education for pupils aged between 5 and 18 years old. Wenlock and Longdon Hall Schools support pupils with social, communication, and emotional difficulties resulting from a primary need of social, emotional & mental health (SEMH) and/or autism spectrum condition (ASC). Options Trent Acres and Options Longdon Park are specialist schools for pupils with complex needs including Autistic pupil's. Based 20 minutes away from each other on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border. About the Group Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for. 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. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. For more information on the group please visit: Who we are looking for? We are looking for an Educational Psychologist with a masters or doctoral professional qualification and HCPC registration. You'll need to be creative and passionate about improving outcomes for pupils with complex needs. The ideal candidate will be resilient and have experience of working in with people with complex SEN needs. You'll need to be a good communicator with strong skills in assessment and report writing. Key Accountabilities: Provide psychological assessment and intervention for pupils within the schools Offer guidance for education and care teams To provide supervision to agreed members of the clinical team Communicating with families/ carers and specialist agencies Engage in professional development training for all staff Essential Criteria A doctoral or masters professional qualification in Educational Psychology Registered with the HCPC Creative and passionate about improving outcomes for pupils Able to work as part of a team and be self-reliant What's in it for you? We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression. We are a values-driven organisation that puts people first We provide continuous professional development to take your career further You will always feel valued, important and secure We believe in the abilities and potential of our team We build our bonds through a great social events calendar Our 'Your Wellbeing Matters' initiative provides total support An unrivalled core induction, local induction, and a dedicated buddy, who will be there to support you from day one. Generous Annual Leave Entitlement An extra day's holiday for a special day of your choice (birthday, child's first day at school etc.) Professional support network Contributory Pension Employee Rewards Hub - access to discounts, offers and cashback with 100s of retailers Career pathways and a dedicated learning and development team The Hub - employee discounts, recognition cards, well-being centre Cycle to Work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Salary Finance Work 4 days, be paid for 5 T&C's apply - following successful completion of the probation period For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS. Job ID 235883
Does working 4 days a week but with FULL pay sound like a dream?! It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! Job Title: Educational Psychologist Location: East Midlands Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week; Monday to Friday Salary: £42,560 - £63,840 per annum (dependent on experience) As part of our continued growth, we have an opportunity for an Educational Psychologist to make a difference to the lives of people with complex needs. If you are looking to join a dedicated multi-disciplinary team in a challenging and rewarding environment, we would like to hear from you. About the Role You'll join our multi-disciplinary team of dedicated clinical staff providing psychological assessment for pupils within the schools, guidance for education and care teams and professional development training for all staff. The role involves communicating with families/ carers and specialist agencies. You'll work alongside Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychotherapists, Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists. Location: Homebased, supporting 4 schools: Longdon Park School, Longdon Hall School, Trent Acres and Wenlock School. All four Schools provide specialist education for pupils aged between 5 and 18 years old. Wenlock and Longdon Hall Schools support pupils with social, communication, and emotional difficulties resulting from a primary need of social, emotional & mental health (SEMH) and/or autism spectrum condition (ASC). Options Trent Acres and Options Longdon Park are specialist schools for pupils with complex needs including Autistic pupil's. Based 20 minutes away from each other on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border. About the Group Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for. 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. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. For more information on the group please visit: Who we are looking for? We are looking for an Educational Psychologist with a masters or doctoral professional qualification and HCPC registration. You'll need to be creative and passionate about improving outcomes for pupils with complex needs. The ideal candidate will be resilient and have experience of working in with people with complex SEN needs. You'll need to be a good communicator with strong skills in assessment and report writing. Key Accountabilities: Provide psychological assessment and intervention for pupils within the schools Offer guidance for education and care teams To provide supervision to agreed members of the clinical team Communicating with families/ carers and specialist agencies Engage in professional development training for all staff Essential Criteria A doctoral or masters professional qualification in Educational Psychology Registered with the HCPC Creative and passionate about improving outcomes for pupils Able to work as part of a team and be self-reliant What's in it for you? We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression. We are a values-driven organisation that puts people first We provide continuous professional development to take your career further You will always feel valued, important and secure We believe in the abilities and potential of our team We build our bonds through a great social events calendar Our 'Your Wellbeing Matters' initiative provides total support An unrivalled core induction, local induction, and a dedicated buddy, who will be there to support you from day one. Generous Annual Leave Entitlement An extra day's holiday for a special day of your choice (birthday, child's first day at school etc.) Professional support network Contributory Pension Employee Rewards Hub - access to discounts, offers and cashback with 100s of retailers Career pathways and a dedicated learning and development team The Hub - employee discounts, recognition cards, well-being centre Cycle to Work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Salary Finance Work 4 days, be paid for 5 T&C's apply - following successful completion of the probation period For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS. Job ID 235883
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Does working 4 days a week but with FULL pay sound like a dream?! It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! Job Title: Educational Psychologist Location: East Midlands Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week; Monday to Friday Salary: £42,560 - £63,840 per annum (dependent on experience) As part of our continued growth, we have an opportunity for an Educational Psychologist to make a difference to the lives of people with complex needs. If you are looking to join a dedicated multi-disciplinary team in a challenging and rewarding environment, we would like to hear from you. About the Role You'll join our multi-disciplinary team of dedicated clinical staff providing psychological assessment for pupils within the schools, guidance for education and care teams and professional development training for all staff. The role involves communicating with families/ carers and specialist agencies. You'll work alongside Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychotherapists, Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists. Location: Homebased, supporting 4 schools: Longdon Park School, Longdon Hall School, Trent Acres and Wenlock School. All four Schools provide specialist education for pupils aged between 5 and 18 years old. Wenlock and Longdon Hall Schools support pupils with social, communication, and emotional difficulties resulting from a primary need of social, emotional & mental health (SEMH) and/or autism spectrum condition (ASC). Options Trent Acres and Options Longdon Park are specialist schools for pupils with complex needs including Autistic pupil's. Based 20 minutes away from each other on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border. About the Group Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for. 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. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. For more information on the group please visit: Who we are looking for? We are looking for an Educational Psychologist with a masters or doctoral professional qualification and HCPC registration. You'll need to be creative and passionate about improving outcomes for pupils with complex needs. The ideal candidate will be resilient and have experience of working in with people with complex SEN needs. You'll need to be a good communicator with strong skills in assessment and report writing. Key Accountabilities: Provide psychological assessment and intervention for pupils within the schools Offer guidance for education and care teams To provide supervision to agreed members of the clinical team Communicating with families/ carers and specialist agencies Engage in professional development training for all staff Essential Criteria A doctoral or masters professional qualification in Educational Psychology Registered with the HCPC Creative and passionate about improving outcomes for pupils Able to work as part of a team and be self-reliant What's in it for you? We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression. We are a values-driven organisation that puts people first We provide continuous professional development to take your career further You will always feel valued, important and secure We believe in the abilities and potential of our team We build our bonds through a great social events calendar Our 'Your Wellbeing Matters' initiative provides total support An unrivalled core induction, local induction, and a dedicated buddy, who will be there to support you from day one. Generous Annual Leave Entitlement An extra day's holiday for a special day of your choice (birthday, child's first day at school etc.) Professional support network Contributory Pension Employee Rewards Hub - access to discounts, offers and cashback with 100s of retailers Career pathways and a dedicated learning and development team The Hub - employee discounts, recognition cards, well-being centre Cycle to Work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Salary Finance Work 4 days, be paid for 5 T&C's apply - following successful completion of the probation period For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS. Job ID 235883
Does working 4 days a week but with FULL pay sound like a dream?! It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! Job Title: Educational Psychologist Location: East Midlands Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week; Monday to Friday Salary: £42,560 - £63,840 per annum (dependent on experience) As part of our continued growth, we have an opportunity for an Educational Psychologist to make a difference to the lives of people with complex needs. If you are looking to join a dedicated multi-disciplinary team in a challenging and rewarding environment, we would like to hear from you. About the Role You'll join our multi-disciplinary team of dedicated clinical staff providing psychological assessment for pupils within the schools, guidance for education and care teams and professional development training for all staff. The role involves communicating with families/ carers and specialist agencies. You'll work alongside Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychotherapists, Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists. Location: Homebased, supporting 4 schools: Longdon Park School, Longdon Hall School, Trent Acres and Wenlock School. All four Schools provide specialist education for pupils aged between 5 and 18 years old. Wenlock and Longdon Hall Schools support pupils with social, communication, and emotional difficulties resulting from a primary need of social, emotional & mental health (SEMH) and/or autism spectrum condition (ASC). Options Trent Acres and Options Longdon Park are specialist schools for pupils with complex needs including Autistic pupil's. Based 20 minutes away from each other on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border. About the Group Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for. 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. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. For more information on the group please visit: Who we are looking for? We are looking for an Educational Psychologist with a masters or doctoral professional qualification and HCPC registration. You'll need to be creative and passionate about improving outcomes for pupils with complex needs. The ideal candidate will be resilient and have experience of working in with people with complex SEN needs. You'll need to be a good communicator with strong skills in assessment and report writing. Key Accountabilities: Provide psychological assessment and intervention for pupils within the schools Offer guidance for education and care teams To provide supervision to agreed members of the clinical team Communicating with families/ carers and specialist agencies Engage in professional development training for all staff Essential Criteria A doctoral or masters professional qualification in Educational Psychology Registered with the HCPC Creative and passionate about improving outcomes for pupils Able to work as part of a team and be self-reliant What's in it for you? We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression. We are a values-driven organisation that puts people first We provide continuous professional development to take your career further You will always feel valued, important and secure We believe in the abilities and potential of our team We build our bonds through a great social events calendar Our 'Your Wellbeing Matters' initiative provides total support An unrivalled core induction, local induction, and a dedicated buddy, who will be there to support you from day one. Generous Annual Leave Entitlement An extra day's holiday for a special day of your choice (birthday, child's first day at school etc.) Professional support network Contributory Pension Employee Rewards Hub - access to discounts, offers and cashback with 100s of retailers Career pathways and a dedicated learning and development team The Hub - employee discounts, recognition cards, well-being centre Cycle to Work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Salary Finance Work 4 days, be paid for 5 T&C's apply - following successful completion of the probation period For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS. Job ID 235883
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Does working 4 days a week but with FULL pay sound like a dream?! It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! Job Title: Educational Psychologist Location: East Midlands Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week; Monday to Friday Salary: £42,560 - £63,840 per annum (dependent on experience) As part of our continued growth, we have an opportunity for an Educational Psychologist to make a difference to the lives of people with complex needs. If you are looking to join a dedicated multi-disciplinary team in a challenging and rewarding environment, we would like to hear from you. About the Role You'll join our multi-disciplinary team of dedicated clinical staff providing psychological assessment for pupils within the schools, guidance for education and care teams and professional development training for all staff. The role involves communicating with families/ carers and specialist agencies. You'll work alongside Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychotherapists, Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists. Location: Homebased, supporting 4 schools: Longdon Park School, Longdon Hall School, Trent Acres and Wenlock School. All four Schools provide specialist education for pupils aged between 5 and 18 years old. Wenlock and Longdon Hall Schools support pupils with social, communication, and emotional difficulties resulting from a primary need of social, emotional & mental health (SEMH) and/or autism spectrum condition (ASC). Options Trent Acres and Options Longdon Park are specialist schools for pupils with complex needs including Autistic pupil's. Based 20 minutes away from each other on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border. About the Group Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for. 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. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. For more information on the group please visit: Who we are looking for? We are looking for an Educational Psychologist with a masters or doctoral professional qualification and HCPC registration. You'll need to be creative and passionate about improving outcomes for pupils with complex needs. The ideal candidate will be resilient and have experience of working in with people with complex SEN needs. You'll need to be a good communicator with strong skills in assessment and report writing. Key Accountabilities: Provide psychological assessment and intervention for pupils within the schools Offer guidance for education and care teams To provide supervision to agreed members of the clinical team Communicating with families/ carers and specialist agencies Engage in professional development training for all staff Essential Criteria A doctoral or masters professional qualification in Educational Psychology Registered with the HCPC Creative and passionate about improving outcomes for pupils Able to work as part of a team and be self-reliant What's in it for you? We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression. We are a values-driven organisation that puts people first We provide continuous professional development to take your career further You will always feel valued, important and secure We believe in the abilities and potential of our team We build our bonds through a great social events calendar Our 'Your Wellbeing Matters' initiative provides total support An unrivalled core induction, local induction, and a dedicated buddy, who will be there to support you from day one. Generous Annual Leave Entitlement An extra day's holiday for a special day of your choice (birthday, child's first day at school etc.) Professional support network Contributory Pension Employee Rewards Hub - access to discounts, offers and cashback with 100s of retailers Career pathways and a dedicated learning and development team The Hub - employee discounts, recognition cards, well-being centre Cycle to Work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Salary Finance Work 4 days, be paid for 5 T&C's apply - following successful completion of the probation period For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS. Job ID 235883
Our Client are now looking for a day Senior Carer to join their team Hourly rate of pay - £13 and £14 (weekends) Job purpose To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate a high personalised standard of residential care which meets the individual needs of residents and the high standards expected at the home. To ensure that at all times residents are treated with respect and dignity and that individual s rights to privacy, dignity, independence and choice are met. To ensure that the company s mission statement and core values are carried through all aspects of patient care. Key Responsibilities • To be responsible for the care of all Residential residents within the home. • To oversee the care being provided, identify shortfalls and rectify any shortfalls in staff performance. • To audit, action and review standards within Residential units • To effectively lead the team. • To formulate, implement and regularly maintain Residential care plans, providing the highest level of personal care and attention to residents, following individual care plans carefully and ensuring that all contact is polite, friendly, warm and supportive. • To understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements which are relevant such as Health & Safety, COSHH, all aspects of the Care Standards Act and ensure that the correct accident and incident reporting procedures are followed to maintain a safe environment throughout the home. • To provide and supervise the delivery of Residential care, acting as a resource for all the caring team, identifying any training and development needs, assisting colleagues to their maximum and assist in training programmes. • To ensure highest levels of personal hygiene and infection control measures are always adhered to. • To maintain and keep accurate Residential records, by liaising with residents, relatives and staff to ensure care planning is timely undertaken, implemented and evaluated, to participate in resident care reviews with residents, relatives and social workers as arranged and to ensure support groups for residents, friends and relatives are maintained. • To monitor, dispense and administer medication to residents as prescribed, accurately maintaining appropriate records in line with current legislative guidelines. • To oversee and carry out effective stock control and ordering of resident s prescribed medication and medical products for the home in line with current legislative guidelines. • To respect and maintain confidentiality of resident s personal information at all times, this includes resident s behaviour and actions and any incidents that may occur in the course of day to day care. • To be an active and encouraging member of the care team, contributing to team meetings and resident review meetings, ensuring good communication and assisting in the induction and training of newly appointed members of the care team, ensuring the home is a friendly, supportive caring environments. • To ensure accurate and timely reporting of all annual leave, sickness, complaints, accidents mishaps and Daily Census to the Manager. Carrying out all procedures laid down according to Company Policy. • To deputies for the deputy in their absence where required. • Any other reasonable request made by a director or Manager
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Our Client are now looking for a day Senior Carer to join their team Hourly rate of pay - £13 and £14 (weekends) Job purpose To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate a high personalised standard of residential care which meets the individual needs of residents and the high standards expected at the home. To ensure that at all times residents are treated with respect and dignity and that individual s rights to privacy, dignity, independence and choice are met. To ensure that the company s mission statement and core values are carried through all aspects of patient care. Key Responsibilities • To be responsible for the care of all Residential residents within the home. • To oversee the care being provided, identify shortfalls and rectify any shortfalls in staff performance. • To audit, action and review standards within Residential units • To effectively lead the team. • To formulate, implement and regularly maintain Residential care plans, providing the highest level of personal care and attention to residents, following individual care plans carefully and ensuring that all contact is polite, friendly, warm and supportive. • To understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements which are relevant such as Health & Safety, COSHH, all aspects of the Care Standards Act and ensure that the correct accident and incident reporting procedures are followed to maintain a safe environment throughout the home. • To provide and supervise the delivery of Residential care, acting as a resource for all the caring team, identifying any training and development needs, assisting colleagues to their maximum and assist in training programmes. • To ensure highest levels of personal hygiene and infection control measures are always adhered to. • To maintain and keep accurate Residential records, by liaising with residents, relatives and staff to ensure care planning is timely undertaken, implemented and evaluated, to participate in resident care reviews with residents, relatives and social workers as arranged and to ensure support groups for residents, friends and relatives are maintained. • To monitor, dispense and administer medication to residents as prescribed, accurately maintaining appropriate records in line with current legislative guidelines. • To oversee and carry out effective stock control and ordering of resident s prescribed medication and medical products for the home in line with current legislative guidelines. • To respect and maintain confidentiality of resident s personal information at all times, this includes resident s behaviour and actions and any incidents that may occur in the course of day to day care. • To be an active and encouraging member of the care team, contributing to team meetings and resident review meetings, ensuring good communication and assisting in the induction and training of newly appointed members of the care team, ensuring the home is a friendly, supportive caring environments. • To ensure accurate and timely reporting of all annual leave, sickness, complaints, accidents mishaps and Daily Census to the Manager. Carrying out all procedures laid down according to Company Policy. • To deputies for the deputy in their absence where required. • Any other reasonable request made by a director or Manager
This is a home based role, caring for vulnerable children or young people who will live with you within your home. You will need to have at least 1 permanently available spare bedroom to be considered. Every day children all over the UK need to leave their families and their homes for a variety of reasons. Most often this is due to neglect and abuse but there are many other reasons children may need to be cared for. For these vulnerable children and young people, being placed within families that are stable, warm and welcoming is vital. They often come to their foster homes scared and anxious with very little with them, sometimes with nothing but the clothes they are wearing. At F5 Foster Care, we recruit, assess and train potential Foster Carers so that they are able to provide the right kind of support and security to these children. Like many other roles, fostering isn t easy but is very rewarding and makes a huge difference to children s lives. We are looking to hear from individuals who would like to begin their fostering adventure or from those that would just like to find out more information. F5 Foster Care offers generous weekly fees and allowances whilst a child is in placement with you, and an ongoing high-quality package of training and support that is suitable for all levels of experience, personal social workers to guide you through the assessment and to support you throughout your fostering career as well as additional benefits such a full membership to Foster Talk and access to wide range of discounts. Below is a list of essential criteria that you MUST meet in order to be considered. You are happy to attend various training and support group You have gained some form of child care experience (not necessarily with your own children) You have at least one permanently available spare bedroom You have the ability to transport any children in your care to school/contact/meetings (ideally you will have access to a car to do this) You don t have a police record for violence or any offences towards children You have a passion for providing care and support to children and young people You will not be solely reliant upon the income from Fostering (as there may be times between placements or waiting for your first where you do not have a child in placement with you) You can speak and write confidently in English This vacancy may be of interest to the following candidates - Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker, Health Advisor, Care Assistant, Social Care Worker, Teacher, Teaching Assistant or childminder.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
This is a home based role, caring for vulnerable children or young people who will live with you within your home. You will need to have at least 1 permanently available spare bedroom to be considered. Every day children all over the UK need to leave their families and their homes for a variety of reasons. Most often this is due to neglect and abuse but there are many other reasons children may need to be cared for. For these vulnerable children and young people, being placed within families that are stable, warm and welcoming is vital. They often come to their foster homes scared and anxious with very little with them, sometimes with nothing but the clothes they are wearing. At F5 Foster Care, we recruit, assess and train potential Foster Carers so that they are able to provide the right kind of support and security to these children. Like many other roles, fostering isn t easy but is very rewarding and makes a huge difference to children s lives. We are looking to hear from individuals who would like to begin their fostering adventure or from those that would just like to find out more information. F5 Foster Care offers generous weekly fees and allowances whilst a child is in placement with you, and an ongoing high-quality package of training and support that is suitable for all levels of experience, personal social workers to guide you through the assessment and to support you throughout your fostering career as well as additional benefits such a full membership to Foster Talk and access to wide range of discounts. Below is a list of essential criteria that you MUST meet in order to be considered. You are happy to attend various training and support group You have gained some form of child care experience (not necessarily with your own children) You have at least one permanently available spare bedroom You have the ability to transport any children in your care to school/contact/meetings (ideally you will have access to a car to do this) You don t have a police record for violence or any offences towards children You have a passion for providing care and support to children and young people You will not be solely reliant upon the income from Fostering (as there may be times between placements or waiting for your first where you do not have a child in placement with you) You can speak and write confidently in English This vacancy may be of interest to the following candidates - Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker, Health Advisor, Care Assistant, Social Care Worker, Teacher, Teaching Assistant or childminder.
This role has a starting salary of £50,047 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a new Assistant team Manager to join our fantastic Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team. The team is county-wide, based at Quadrant Court; however, there is an opportunity to work flexibly, including from your own home and at other Surrey County Council offices. This is a 24-month fixed term / secondment opportunity. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Reflective practice sessions Annual BIA legal updates About the Team The team consists of administrative staff, Best Interest Assessors and Senior Practitioner Specialist Leads who work collaboratively together to ensure that the objectives of the team are achieved. In doing so, there is an established ethos of supporting each other and team working, as well as working independently. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to further develop your understanding and experience of the Mental Capacity Act and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, and you will be helping to support MCA practice across adult social care in Surrey. Furthermore, you will receive regular supervision, reflective practice sessions and annual BIA legal update training as part of your role. About the Role Primarily, you will assist with leading, motivating and managing a team to ensure the service provided is consistent, effective and delivers positive outcomes for individuals, their carers and families. You will also contribute to and support the development of practice, procedures, and policy within the team, and provide day to day management and oversight of team processes. This oversight will extend to the team's busy duty system, which includes triaging incoming DOLS authorisation requests, quality assuring assessments, responding to email and telephone queries, and providing support and advice to both external agencies and other adult social care teams. You will provide supervision to Best Interest Assessors and DOLS coordinators within the team. You will undertake Best Interest Assessments in care homes and hospitals where people are being deprived of their liberty; often these will be the more 'complex' requests and will require you to have detailed understanding and knowledge of the application of DOLS and the Mental Capacity Act. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Best Interest Assessor qualification and relevant post qualifying experience. Ability to prioritise workload and to make decisions concerning people's liberty. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner. Ability to use IT systems with confidence and capable of producing reports of a high standard that will bear legal scrutiny. Excellent working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and other related legislation. Contact us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 21/04/2024. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. For internal applicants looking for a secondment opportunity please seek your line managers approval before applying Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
This role has a starting salary of £50,047 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a new Assistant team Manager to join our fantastic Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team. The team is county-wide, based at Quadrant Court; however, there is an opportunity to work flexibly, including from your own home and at other Surrey County Council offices. This is a 24-month fixed term / secondment opportunity. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Reflective practice sessions Annual BIA legal updates About the Team The team consists of administrative staff, Best Interest Assessors and Senior Practitioner Specialist Leads who work collaboratively together to ensure that the objectives of the team are achieved. In doing so, there is an established ethos of supporting each other and team working, as well as working independently. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to further develop your understanding and experience of the Mental Capacity Act and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, and you will be helping to support MCA practice across adult social care in Surrey. Furthermore, you will receive regular supervision, reflective practice sessions and annual BIA legal update training as part of your role. About the Role Primarily, you will assist with leading, motivating and managing a team to ensure the service provided is consistent, effective and delivers positive outcomes for individuals, their carers and families. You will also contribute to and support the development of practice, procedures, and policy within the team, and provide day to day management and oversight of team processes. This oversight will extend to the team's busy duty system, which includes triaging incoming DOLS authorisation requests, quality assuring assessments, responding to email and telephone queries, and providing support and advice to both external agencies and other adult social care teams. You will provide supervision to Best Interest Assessors and DOLS coordinators within the team. You will undertake Best Interest Assessments in care homes and hospitals where people are being deprived of their liberty; often these will be the more 'complex' requests and will require you to have detailed understanding and knowledge of the application of DOLS and the Mental Capacity Act. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Best Interest Assessor qualification and relevant post qualifying experience. Ability to prioritise workload and to make decisions concerning people's liberty. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner. Ability to use IT systems with confidence and capable of producing reports of a high standard that will bear legal scrutiny. Excellent working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and other related legislation. Contact us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 21/04/2024. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. For internal applicants looking for a secondment opportunity please seek your line managers approval before applying Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Does working 4 days a week but with FULL pay sound like a dream?! It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! Job Title: Educational Psychologist Location: East Midlands Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week; Monday to Friday Salary: £42,560 - £63,840 per annum (dependent on experience) As part of our continued growth, we have an opportunity for an Educational Psychologist to make a difference to the lives of people with complex needs. If you are looking to join a dedicated multi-disciplinary team in a challenging and rewarding environment, we would like to hear from you. About the Role You'll join our multi-disciplinary team of dedicated clinical staff providing psychological assessment for pupils within the schools, guidance for education and care teams and professional development training for all staff. The role involves communicating with families/ carers and specialist agencies. You'll work alongside Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychotherapists, Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists. Location: Homebased, supporting 4 schools: Longdon Park School, Longdon Hall School, Trent Acres and Wenlock School. All four Schools provide specialist education for pupils aged between 5 and 18 years old. Wenlock and Longdon Hall Schools support pupils with social, communication, and emotional difficulties resulting from a primary need of social, emotional & mental health (SEMH) and/or autism spectrum condition (ASC). Options Trent Acres and Options Longdon Park are specialist schools for pupils with complex needs including Autistic pupil's. Based 20 minutes away from each other on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border. About the Group Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for. 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. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. For more information on the group please visit: Who we are looking for? We are looking for an Educational Psychologist with a masters or doctoral professional qualification and HCPC registration. You'll need to be creative and passionate about improving outcomes for pupils with complex needs. The ideal candidate will be resilient and have experience of working in with people with complex SEN needs. You'll need to be a good communicator with strong skills in assessment and report writing. Key Accountabilities: Provide psychological assessment and intervention for pupils within the schools Offer guidance for education and care teams To provide supervision to agreed members of the clinical team Communicating with families/ carers and specialist agencies Engage in professional development training for all staff Essential Criteria A doctoral or masters professional qualification in Educational Psychology Registered with the HCPC Creative and passionate about improving outcomes for pupils Able to work as part of a team and be self-reliant What's in it for you? We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression. We are a values-driven organisation that puts people first We provide continuous professional development to take your career further You will always feel valued, important and secure We believe in the abilities and potential of our team We build our bonds through a great social events calendar Our 'Your Wellbeing Matters' initiative provides total support An unrivalled core induction, local induction, and a dedicated buddy, who will be there to support you from day one. Generous Annual Leave Entitlement An extra day's holiday for a special day of your choice (birthday, child's first day at school etc.) Professional support network Contributory Pension Employee Rewards Hub - access to discounts, offers and cashback with 100s of retailers Career pathways and a dedicated learning and development team The Hub - employee discounts, recognition cards, well-being centre Cycle to Work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Salary Finance Work 4 days, be paid for 5 T&C's apply - following successful completion of the probation period For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS. Job ID 235883
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Does working 4 days a week but with FULL pay sound like a dream?! It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! Job Title: Educational Psychologist Location: East Midlands Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week; Monday to Friday Salary: £42,560 - £63,840 per annum (dependent on experience) As part of our continued growth, we have an opportunity for an Educational Psychologist to make a difference to the lives of people with complex needs. If you are looking to join a dedicated multi-disciplinary team in a challenging and rewarding environment, we would like to hear from you. About the Role You'll join our multi-disciplinary team of dedicated clinical staff providing psychological assessment for pupils within the schools, guidance for education and care teams and professional development training for all staff. The role involves communicating with families/ carers and specialist agencies. You'll work alongside Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychotherapists, Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists. Location: Homebased, supporting 4 schools: Longdon Park School, Longdon Hall School, Trent Acres and Wenlock School. All four Schools provide specialist education for pupils aged between 5 and 18 years old. Wenlock and Longdon Hall Schools support pupils with social, communication, and emotional difficulties resulting from a primary need of social, emotional & mental health (SEMH) and/or autism spectrum condition (ASC). Options Trent Acres and Options Longdon Park are specialist schools for pupils with complex needs including Autistic pupil's. Based 20 minutes away from each other on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border. About the Group Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for. 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. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. For more information on the group please visit: Who we are looking for? We are looking for an Educational Psychologist with a masters or doctoral professional qualification and HCPC registration. You'll need to be creative and passionate about improving outcomes for pupils with complex needs. The ideal candidate will be resilient and have experience of working in with people with complex SEN needs. You'll need to be a good communicator with strong skills in assessment and report writing. Key Accountabilities: Provide psychological assessment and intervention for pupils within the schools Offer guidance for education and care teams To provide supervision to agreed members of the clinical team Communicating with families/ carers and specialist agencies Engage in professional development training for all staff Essential Criteria A doctoral or masters professional qualification in Educational Psychology Registered with the HCPC Creative and passionate about improving outcomes for pupils Able to work as part of a team and be self-reliant What's in it for you? We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression. We are a values-driven organisation that puts people first We provide continuous professional development to take your career further You will always feel valued, important and secure We believe in the abilities and potential of our team We build our bonds through a great social events calendar Our 'Your Wellbeing Matters' initiative provides total support An unrivalled core induction, local induction, and a dedicated buddy, who will be there to support you from day one. Generous Annual Leave Entitlement An extra day's holiday for a special day of your choice (birthday, child's first day at school etc.) Professional support network Contributory Pension Employee Rewards Hub - access to discounts, offers and cashback with 100s of retailers Career pathways and a dedicated learning and development team The Hub - employee discounts, recognition cards, well-being centre Cycle to Work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Salary Finance Work 4 days, be paid for 5 T&C's apply - following successful completion of the probation period For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS. Job ID 235883
Does working 4 days a week but with FULL pay sound like a dream?! It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! Job Title: Educational Psychologist Location: East Midlands Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week; Monday to Friday Salary: £42,560 - £63,840 per annum (dependent on experience) As part of our continued growth, we have an opportunity for an Educational Psychologist to make a difference to the lives of people with complex needs. If you are looking to join a dedicated multi-disciplinary team in a challenging and rewarding environment, we would like to hear from you. About the Role You'll join our multi-disciplinary team of dedicated clinical staff providing psychological assessment for pupils within the schools, guidance for education and care teams and professional development training for all staff. The role involves communicating with families/ carers and specialist agencies. You'll work alongside Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychotherapists, Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists. Location: Homebased, supporting 4 schools: Longdon Park School, Longdon Hall School, Trent Acres and Wenlock School. All four Schools provide specialist education for pupils aged between 5 and 18 years old. Wenlock and Longdon Hall Schools support pupils with social, communication, and emotional difficulties resulting from a primary need of social, emotional & mental health (SEMH) and/or autism spectrum condition (ASC). Options Trent Acres and Options Longdon Park are specialist schools for pupils with complex needs including Autistic pupil's. Based 20 minutes away from each other on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border. About the Group Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for. 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. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. For more information on the group please visit: Who we are looking for? We are looking for an Educational Psychologist with a masters or doctoral professional qualification and HCPC registration. You'll need to be creative and passionate about improving outcomes for pupils with complex needs. The ideal candidate will be resilient and have experience of working in with people with complex SEN needs. You'll need to be a good communicator with strong skills in assessment and report writing. Key Accountabilities: Provide psychological assessment and intervention for pupils within the schools Offer guidance for education and care teams To provide supervision to agreed members of the clinical team Communicating with families/ carers and specialist agencies Engage in professional development training for all staff Essential Criteria A doctoral or masters professional qualification in Educational Psychology Registered with the HCPC Creative and passionate about improving outcomes for pupils Able to work as part of a team and be self-reliant What's in it for you? We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression. We are a values-driven organisation that puts people first We provide continuous professional development to take your career further You will always feel valued, important and secure We believe in the abilities and potential of our team We build our bonds through a great social events calendar Our 'Your Wellbeing Matters' initiative provides total support An unrivalled core induction, local induction, and a dedicated buddy, who will be there to support you from day one. Generous Annual Leave Entitlement An extra day's holiday for a special day of your choice (birthday, child's first day at school etc.) Professional support network Contributory Pension Employee Rewards Hub - access to discounts, offers and cashback with 100s of retailers Career pathways and a dedicated learning and development team The Hub - employee discounts, recognition cards, well-being centre Cycle to Work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Salary Finance Work 4 days, be paid for 5 T&C's apply - following successful completion of the probation period For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS. Job ID 235883
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Does working 4 days a week but with FULL pay sound like a dream?! It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! Job Title: Educational Psychologist Location: East Midlands Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week; Monday to Friday Salary: £42,560 - £63,840 per annum (dependent on experience) As part of our continued growth, we have an opportunity for an Educational Psychologist to make a difference to the lives of people with complex needs. If you are looking to join a dedicated multi-disciplinary team in a challenging and rewarding environment, we would like to hear from you. About the Role You'll join our multi-disciplinary team of dedicated clinical staff providing psychological assessment for pupils within the schools, guidance for education and care teams and professional development training for all staff. The role involves communicating with families/ carers and specialist agencies. You'll work alongside Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychotherapists, Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists. Location: Homebased, supporting 4 schools: Longdon Park School, Longdon Hall School, Trent Acres and Wenlock School. All four Schools provide specialist education for pupils aged between 5 and 18 years old. Wenlock and Longdon Hall Schools support pupils with social, communication, and emotional difficulties resulting from a primary need of social, emotional & mental health (SEMH) and/or autism spectrum condition (ASC). Options Trent Acres and Options Longdon Park are specialist schools for pupils with complex needs including Autistic pupil's. Based 20 minutes away from each other on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border. About the Group Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for. 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. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. For more information on the group please visit: Who we are looking for? We are looking for an Educational Psychologist with a masters or doctoral professional qualification and HCPC registration. You'll need to be creative and passionate about improving outcomes for pupils with complex needs. The ideal candidate will be resilient and have experience of working in with people with complex SEN needs. You'll need to be a good communicator with strong skills in assessment and report writing. Key Accountabilities: Provide psychological assessment and intervention for pupils within the schools Offer guidance for education and care teams To provide supervision to agreed members of the clinical team Communicating with families/ carers and specialist agencies Engage in professional development training for all staff Essential Criteria A doctoral or masters professional qualification in Educational Psychology Registered with the HCPC Creative and passionate about improving outcomes for pupils Able to work as part of a team and be self-reliant What's in it for you? We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression. We are a values-driven organisation that puts people first We provide continuous professional development to take your career further You will always feel valued, important and secure We believe in the abilities and potential of our team We build our bonds through a great social events calendar Our 'Your Wellbeing Matters' initiative provides total support An unrivalled core induction, local induction, and a dedicated buddy, who will be there to support you from day one. Generous Annual Leave Entitlement An extra day's holiday for a special day of your choice (birthday, child's first day at school etc.) Professional support network Contributory Pension Employee Rewards Hub - access to discounts, offers and cashback with 100s of retailers Career pathways and a dedicated learning and development team The Hub - employee discounts, recognition cards, well-being centre Cycle to Work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Salary Finance Work 4 days, be paid for 5 T&C's apply - following successful completion of the probation period For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS. Job ID 235883
Does working 4 days a week but with FULL pay sound like a dream?! It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! Job Title: Educational Psychologist Location: East Midlands Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week; Monday to Friday Salary: £42,560 - £63,840 per annum (dependent on experience) As part of our continued growth, we have an opportunity for an Educational Psychologist to make a difference to the lives of people with complex needs. If you are looking to join a dedicated multi-disciplinary team in a challenging and rewarding environment, we would like to hear from you. About the Role You'll join our multi-disciplinary team of dedicated clinical staff providing psychological assessment for pupils within the schools, guidance for education and care teams and professional development training for all staff. The role involves communicating with families/ carers and specialist agencies. You'll work alongside Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychotherapists, Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists. Location: Homebased, supporting 4 schools: Longdon Park School, Longdon Hall School, Trent Acres and Wenlock School. All four Schools provide specialist education for pupils aged between 5 and 18 years old. Wenlock and Longdon Hall Schools support pupils with social, communication, and emotional difficulties resulting from a primary need of social, emotional & mental health (SEMH) and/or autism spectrum condition (ASC). Options Trent Acres and Options Longdon Park are specialist schools for pupils with complex needs including Autistic pupil's. Based 20 minutes away from each other on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border. About the Group Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for. 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. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. For more information on the group please visit: Who we are looking for? We are looking for an Educational Psychologist with a masters or doctoral professional qualification and HCPC registration. You'll need to be creative and passionate about improving outcomes for pupils with complex needs. The ideal candidate will be resilient and have experience of working in with people with complex SEN needs. You'll need to be a good communicator with strong skills in assessment and report writing. Key Accountabilities: Provide psychological assessment and intervention for pupils within the schools Offer guidance for education and care teams To provide supervision to agreed members of the clinical team Communicating with families/ carers and specialist agencies Engage in professional development training for all staff Essential Criteria A doctoral or masters professional qualification in Educational Psychology Registered with the HCPC Creative and passionate about improving outcomes for pupils Able to work as part of a team and be self-reliant What's in it for you? We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression. We are a values-driven organisation that puts people first We provide continuous professional development to take your career further You will always feel valued, important and secure We believe in the abilities and potential of our team We build our bonds through a great social events calendar Our 'Your Wellbeing Matters' initiative provides total support An unrivalled core induction, local induction, and a dedicated buddy, who will be there to support you from day one. Generous Annual Leave Entitlement An extra day's holiday for a special day of your choice (birthday, child's first day at school etc.) Professional support network Contributory Pension Employee Rewards Hub - access to discounts, offers and cashback with 100s of retailers Career pathways and a dedicated learning and development team The Hub - employee discounts, recognition cards, well-being centre Cycle to Work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Salary Finance Work 4 days, be paid for 5 T&C's apply - following successful completion of the probation period For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS. Job ID 235883
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Does working 4 days a week but with FULL pay sound like a dream?! It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! Job Title: Educational Psychologist Location: East Midlands Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week; Monday to Friday Salary: £42,560 - £63,840 per annum (dependent on experience) As part of our continued growth, we have an opportunity for an Educational Psychologist to make a difference to the lives of people with complex needs. If you are looking to join a dedicated multi-disciplinary team in a challenging and rewarding environment, we would like to hear from you. About the Role You'll join our multi-disciplinary team of dedicated clinical staff providing psychological assessment for pupils within the schools, guidance for education and care teams and professional development training for all staff. The role involves communicating with families/ carers and specialist agencies. You'll work alongside Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychotherapists, Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists. Location: Homebased, supporting 4 schools: Longdon Park School, Longdon Hall School, Trent Acres and Wenlock School. All four Schools provide specialist education for pupils aged between 5 and 18 years old. Wenlock and Longdon Hall Schools support pupils with social, communication, and emotional difficulties resulting from a primary need of social, emotional & mental health (SEMH) and/or autism spectrum condition (ASC). Options Trent Acres and Options Longdon Park are specialist schools for pupils with complex needs including Autistic pupil's. Based 20 minutes away from each other on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border. About the Group Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for. 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. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. For more information on the group please visit: Who we are looking for? We are looking for an Educational Psychologist with a masters or doctoral professional qualification and HCPC registration. You'll need to be creative and passionate about improving outcomes for pupils with complex needs. The ideal candidate will be resilient and have experience of working in with people with complex SEN needs. You'll need to be a good communicator with strong skills in assessment and report writing. Key Accountabilities: Provide psychological assessment and intervention for pupils within the schools Offer guidance for education and care teams To provide supervision to agreed members of the clinical team Communicating with families/ carers and specialist agencies Engage in professional development training for all staff Essential Criteria A doctoral or masters professional qualification in Educational Psychology Registered with the HCPC Creative and passionate about improving outcomes for pupils Able to work as part of a team and be self-reliant What's in it for you? We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression. We are a values-driven organisation that puts people first We provide continuous professional development to take your career further You will always feel valued, important and secure We believe in the abilities and potential of our team We build our bonds through a great social events calendar Our 'Your Wellbeing Matters' initiative provides total support An unrivalled core induction, local induction, and a dedicated buddy, who will be there to support you from day one. Generous Annual Leave Entitlement An extra day's holiday for a special day of your choice (birthday, child's first day at school etc.) Professional support network Contributory Pension Employee Rewards Hub - access to discounts, offers and cashback with 100s of retailers Career pathways and a dedicated learning and development team The Hub - employee discounts, recognition cards, well-being centre Cycle to Work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Salary Finance Work 4 days, be paid for 5 T&C's apply - following successful completion of the probation period For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS. Job ID 235883
This role has a starting salary of £39,355 per annum, based on working 36-hours per week. Although this role is advertised as full time, we are also happy to consider part time applications for this role and have a conversation over what this would look like. We are excited to be hiring a new Occupational Therapist to join our fantastic Frimley Park Hospital team (D2A). With guarantees of a supportive team, excellent training and development opportunities, and an agile working environment, Frimley Park Hospital and Surrey Heath Locality Team is a great place to be an Occupational Therapist! We would love you to join us as we strive to best support our valued Surrey residents, ensuring no one is left behind. The service will be based within our Surrey Heath Locality and will support people being discharged from Frimley Park. The OT will support people in short term placements, offering robust rehabilitation programmes to enable people to return home after their rehabilitation. This is a 12-month fixed term /secondment opportunity. For internal candidates interested in applying for this opportunity, please discuss with your Line Manager before submitting your application. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service (pro-rata for part-time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Team Frimley Park is a busy, acute hospital. The Hospital Social Work Team is a dynamic and fast-paced team comprising of Social Workers, Social Care Assistants, and Administrators that work with multiple professionals to ensure the safe discharge and follow up care. The diverse team are committed to making a positive difference for our residents. In return we will provide you with the training, excellent supervision and development opportunities to progress your career. Our Occupational Therapists have told us that career development is of huge importance to them. One step we have taken to address this is to develop, alongside our Social Work Academy, a 'Senior Readiness Programme', a programme designed to support Occupational Therapists to develop their skills and experience so that they can progress to become Senior Occupational Therapists. About the Role Being an Occupational Therapist in our Frimley Park Hospital team will facilitate your development and equip you with a range of skills to enable you to undertake frontline holistic occupational therapy practice within a social care setting. You will work alongside a variety of clients who have differing and/or complex needs by using a strength-based approach. Clients may be elderly and frail, experience a learning disability, physical or sensory impairment, or have ill mental health. This diverse role will facilitate your development and equip you with a large range of skills to enable you to undertake frontline holistic occupational therapy practice within a social care setting. You will have the opportunity to put into practice assessments, such as the moving and handling risk assessments and intervention, with the aim of supporting and empowering our clients to live meaningful lives within the community. You will work closely with your team members, as well as with other organisations and agencies, to provide an integrated service in order to support vulnerable adults and their carers in a community-based setting. This community-based role requires you to visit clients in their homes, as well as other settings such as residential care and nursing homes. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Experience of working within a social care, health or community focused multi-disciplinary setting Ability to complete person centred and proportionate OT assessments Familiarity with moving and handling equipment such as hoists and stand aids Knowledge of medical conditions and the likely impact on the individual, carer and family Knowledge of current legislation, including the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act and its application to practice in a social care setting. You will need the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of this role. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 06/05/2024 with interviews planned for 14/05/2024. We look forward to receiving your application and personal statement, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Apr 08, 2024
Full time
This role has a starting salary of £39,355 per annum, based on working 36-hours per week. Although this role is advertised as full time, we are also happy to consider part time applications for this role and have a conversation over what this would look like. We are excited to be hiring a new Occupational Therapist to join our fantastic Frimley Park Hospital team (D2A). With guarantees of a supportive team, excellent training and development opportunities, and an agile working environment, Frimley Park Hospital and Surrey Heath Locality Team is a great place to be an Occupational Therapist! We would love you to join us as we strive to best support our valued Surrey residents, ensuring no one is left behind. The service will be based within our Surrey Heath Locality and will support people being discharged from Frimley Park. The OT will support people in short term placements, offering robust rehabilitation programmes to enable people to return home after their rehabilitation. This is a 12-month fixed term /secondment opportunity. For internal candidates interested in applying for this opportunity, please discuss with your Line Manager before submitting your application. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service (pro-rata for part-time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Team Frimley Park is a busy, acute hospital. The Hospital Social Work Team is a dynamic and fast-paced team comprising of Social Workers, Social Care Assistants, and Administrators that work with multiple professionals to ensure the safe discharge and follow up care. The diverse team are committed to making a positive difference for our residents. In return we will provide you with the training, excellent supervision and development opportunities to progress your career. Our Occupational Therapists have told us that career development is of huge importance to them. One step we have taken to address this is to develop, alongside our Social Work Academy, a 'Senior Readiness Programme', a programme designed to support Occupational Therapists to develop their skills and experience so that they can progress to become Senior Occupational Therapists. About the Role Being an Occupational Therapist in our Frimley Park Hospital team will facilitate your development and equip you with a range of skills to enable you to undertake frontline holistic occupational therapy practice within a social care setting. You will work alongside a variety of clients who have differing and/or complex needs by using a strength-based approach. Clients may be elderly and frail, experience a learning disability, physical or sensory impairment, or have ill mental health. This diverse role will facilitate your development and equip you with a large range of skills to enable you to undertake frontline holistic occupational therapy practice within a social care setting. You will have the opportunity to put into practice assessments, such as the moving and handling risk assessments and intervention, with the aim of supporting and empowering our clients to live meaningful lives within the community. You will work closely with your team members, as well as with other organisations and agencies, to provide an integrated service in order to support vulnerable adults and their carers in a community-based setting. This community-based role requires you to visit clients in their homes, as well as other settings such as residential care and nursing homes. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Experience of working within a social care, health or community focused multi-disciplinary setting Ability to complete person centred and proportionate OT assessments Familiarity with moving and handling equipment such as hoists and stand aids Knowledge of medical conditions and the likely impact on the individual, carer and family Knowledge of current legislation, including the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act and its application to practice in a social care setting. You will need the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of this role. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 06/05/2024 with interviews planned for 14/05/2024. We look forward to receiving your application and personal statement, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Carer (Care Assistant) Live In Carer From £700 per week plus holiday pay, pension and travel expenses We are looking for caring and reliable Home Care Assistants and LIVE IN CARERS to join our expanding team supporting clients in London, Hertfordshire and Essex. If helping others inspires you, then a career as a care assistant is just for you and we would like to hear from you. Our clients need help in lots of different ways: for companionship, shopping, meal preparation, housework, to keep on top of things at home or with personal care. Whatever their needs, they all should be treated with dignity and respect. What qualities do I need for this role? Our Home Care Assistants come from lots of different backgrounds but they must fulfil some of the following criteria: Caring, compassionate and well presented Has had experience of caring for a family member or friend Looks for a rewarding job Has flexibility to work the hours needed to provide support to our clients Is a team player who can represent our values and ethos Genuinely wants to make a difference This is also an excellent opportunity for experienced Home Care Assistants that want to work for a provider that focuses on quality and that gives time to their staff to be able to make a real difference. Why work for us? We are a friendly, professional, well established and expanding company You will have regular clients to keep travelling to a minimum and to ensure excellent continuity of care is provided You will mainly work within London, Hertfordshire and Essex depending on where you live You will receive ongoing training, support and funded national qualifications We pay full travel expenses for our staff We were rated TOP 20 HOME CARE PROVIDERS - EAST OF ENGLAND for 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023 There is a genuine opportunity to develop a rewarding career and progress within the care industry You will need to complete a DBS check upon successful interview. If you are truly looking to make a difference and you are passionate about care and meet most of the above criteria then please email your CV to us.
Apr 05, 2024
Full time
Carer (Care Assistant) Live In Carer From £700 per week plus holiday pay, pension and travel expenses We are looking for caring and reliable Home Care Assistants and LIVE IN CARERS to join our expanding team supporting clients in London, Hertfordshire and Essex. If helping others inspires you, then a career as a care assistant is just for you and we would like to hear from you. Our clients need help in lots of different ways: for companionship, shopping, meal preparation, housework, to keep on top of things at home or with personal care. Whatever their needs, they all should be treated with dignity and respect. What qualities do I need for this role? Our Home Care Assistants come from lots of different backgrounds but they must fulfil some of the following criteria: Caring, compassionate and well presented Has had experience of caring for a family member or friend Looks for a rewarding job Has flexibility to work the hours needed to provide support to our clients Is a team player who can represent our values and ethos Genuinely wants to make a difference This is also an excellent opportunity for experienced Home Care Assistants that want to work for a provider that focuses on quality and that gives time to their staff to be able to make a real difference. Why work for us? We are a friendly, professional, well established and expanding company You will have regular clients to keep travelling to a minimum and to ensure excellent continuity of care is provided You will mainly work within London, Hertfordshire and Essex depending on where you live You will receive ongoing training, support and funded national qualifications We pay full travel expenses for our staff We were rated TOP 20 HOME CARE PROVIDERS - EAST OF ENGLAND for 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023 There is a genuine opportunity to develop a rewarding career and progress within the care industry You will need to complete a DBS check upon successful interview. If you are truly looking to make a difference and you are passionate about care and meet most of the above criteria then please email your CV to us.
Senior Carer DAYS (Care Home) 38.5 hours - £13.65/hr Stainton, Middlesbrough Permanent PLEASE NOTE SPONSORSHIP FOR OVERSEAS CANDIDATES IS NOT AVAILABLE, ALSO NEITHER IS SWITCHING VISAS SORRY. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY. You will be joining a fantastic group of care homes, rated at Good in all 5 areas by the CQC, whose person-centred approach to care relies on the dedication and passion of our employees, who we expect to go the extra mile to improve the home experience and generate a relaxed and informal community within our homes. The care home is a 85 bed, modern home you will be tasked with assisting with the resident s care plan, supervising the caring team, delivering the highest standards of personalised care to residents. Ensure that at all times residents are treated with respect and dignity, and that individual s rights to privacy, dignity, independence and choice are met. Key Responsibilities • To provide the highest level of personal care and attention to residents, following individual care plans carefully and ensuring that all contact is polite, friendly, warm and supportive. • To act as a key worker for a named group of residents, ensuring that these responsibilities are carried out in full (as defined in the training manual). • To participate in the formulation and maintenance of individual care plans for each resident and administer medication to residents as prescribed, accurately maintaining appropriate records for both. Person specification • NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care as a minimum (Essential) • Supervisory/leadership skills • Minimum of 2 years relevant UK Care Home experience is required. Details • 38.5 Hours on DAYS, 8am-8pm shifts, including alternative weekends, working 3 on 3 off. • £13.65/hour • Permanent Contract • Excellent public transport links
Apr 04, 2024
Full time
Senior Carer DAYS (Care Home) 38.5 hours - £13.65/hr Stainton, Middlesbrough Permanent PLEASE NOTE SPONSORSHIP FOR OVERSEAS CANDIDATES IS NOT AVAILABLE, ALSO NEITHER IS SWITCHING VISAS SORRY. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY. You will be joining a fantastic group of care homes, rated at Good in all 5 areas by the CQC, whose person-centred approach to care relies on the dedication and passion of our employees, who we expect to go the extra mile to improve the home experience and generate a relaxed and informal community within our homes. The care home is a 85 bed, modern home you will be tasked with assisting with the resident s care plan, supervising the caring team, delivering the highest standards of personalised care to residents. Ensure that at all times residents are treated with respect and dignity, and that individual s rights to privacy, dignity, independence and choice are met. Key Responsibilities • To provide the highest level of personal care and attention to residents, following individual care plans carefully and ensuring that all contact is polite, friendly, warm and supportive. • To act as a key worker for a named group of residents, ensuring that these responsibilities are carried out in full (as defined in the training manual). • To participate in the formulation and maintenance of individual care plans for each resident and administer medication to residents as prescribed, accurately maintaining appropriate records for both. Person specification • NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care as a minimum (Essential) • Supervisory/leadership skills • Minimum of 2 years relevant UK Care Home experience is required. Details • 38.5 Hours on DAYS, 8am-8pm shifts, including alternative weekends, working 3 on 3 off. • £13.65/hour • Permanent Contract • Excellent public transport links
Assistant Head of Year Location: Birmingham City, B14 Location Salary: 28,226 - 31,895 Days: Monday to Friday, Term Time Only Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm Start Date: 15/04/2024 Contract: Temporary, with Permanent Opportunity Benefits: Opportunity for Permanent Employment Weekly CPD Sessions Daily Rate Paid to Salary Scale Excellent Transport Links Post Objective: Provide pastoral support across a multitude of areas for students within your year cohort & to act as a point of contact for all pastoral communication for parents/carers and outside agencies. Role Responsibilities: Provide support and advice to students in line with promoting their social care and personal development with respect to learning and health and safety. Provide general student support in terms of their health and mental well-being. Liaise with external agencies on behalf of the Year team. Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection and all aspects of safeguarding children. Attend case conferences as directed. To be the first point of reference for staff referrals regarding behaviour issues. Collect and collate statements relating to incidents, following up directly when appropriate. Respond to and take steps to resolve relationship issues between students. Issue, collect and follow up report cards for identified students. Monitor levels of bullying and implement policies and strategies to combat it. Produce reports on levels of incidents dealt with and other issues relevant to the post. Follow up attendance matters by contacting and/or meeting with parents and conducting end of term attendance home visits. Implement strategies to improve attendance of students including implementation and monitoring of agreed attendance sanctions. Use behaviour and attendance data to devise, implement and monitor individual or group action plans for students when required. Issue, collect and follow up report cards for identified students. Be the first point of contact for parents, being responsible for and dealing with issues when appropriate and referring to other staff for action. Ensure contact is made to parents whenever incidents are dealt with - e.g., bullying, racial incident files. Produce appropriate records of incidents dealt with e.g., bullying, racial incident files Arrange for work to be set and collected for exclusion, reflections, and other student absence. Arrange parental appointments including those with Heads of Year or SLT as appropriate. Organise the admission of students into the year group in liaison with the Head of Year. Organise Year Assemblies and assist in the management of all other school assemblies and presentations. Work with other leaders within pastoral management to ensure that a cohesive approach is adopted in respect of managing "whole" development of students across all key stages. If you feel you would be the right fit for this role, then please apply through submitting your CV. If you are a successful applicant, you will be contacted by Adam Crofts to arrange the next steps in the progression of your application.
Mar 31, 2024
Contractor
Assistant Head of Year Location: Birmingham City, B14 Location Salary: 28,226 - 31,895 Days: Monday to Friday, Term Time Only Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm Start Date: 15/04/2024 Contract: Temporary, with Permanent Opportunity Benefits: Opportunity for Permanent Employment Weekly CPD Sessions Daily Rate Paid to Salary Scale Excellent Transport Links Post Objective: Provide pastoral support across a multitude of areas for students within your year cohort & to act as a point of contact for all pastoral communication for parents/carers and outside agencies. Role Responsibilities: Provide support and advice to students in line with promoting their social care and personal development with respect to learning and health and safety. Provide general student support in terms of their health and mental well-being. Liaise with external agencies on behalf of the Year team. Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection and all aspects of safeguarding children. Attend case conferences as directed. To be the first point of reference for staff referrals regarding behaviour issues. Collect and collate statements relating to incidents, following up directly when appropriate. Respond to and take steps to resolve relationship issues between students. Issue, collect and follow up report cards for identified students. Monitor levels of bullying and implement policies and strategies to combat it. Produce reports on levels of incidents dealt with and other issues relevant to the post. Follow up attendance matters by contacting and/or meeting with parents and conducting end of term attendance home visits. Implement strategies to improve attendance of students including implementation and monitoring of agreed attendance sanctions. Use behaviour and attendance data to devise, implement and monitor individual or group action plans for students when required. Issue, collect and follow up report cards for identified students. Be the first point of contact for parents, being responsible for and dealing with issues when appropriate and referring to other staff for action. Ensure contact is made to parents whenever incidents are dealt with - e.g., bullying, racial incident files. Produce appropriate records of incidents dealt with e.g., bullying, racial incident files Arrange for work to be set and collected for exclusion, reflections, and other student absence. Arrange parental appointments including those with Heads of Year or SLT as appropriate. Organise the admission of students into the year group in liaison with the Head of Year. Organise Year Assemblies and assist in the management of all other school assemblies and presentations. Work with other leaders within pastoral management to ensure that a cohesive approach is adopted in respect of managing "whole" development of students across all key stages. If you feel you would be the right fit for this role, then please apply through submitting your CV. If you are a successful applicant, you will be contacted by Adam Crofts to arrange the next steps in the progression of your application.
Job Title: Attendance Officer Location: Haringey Salary: £90- £130 per day Start Date: April 2024 Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent Working Hours: 36 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 8 am to 4:15 pm, Friday: 8 am to 4 pm) Are you an experienced and dedicated Attendance officer looking for a new opportunity? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join a team as an Attendance Officer at a secondary girl's school in Haringey. Attendance Officer Make a Difference Every Day Attendance Officer Responsibilities: To work with groups of students to improve levels of attendance To work with parents/carers and other agencies in improving their child s attendance record and coordinating parental support and training where appropriate To undertake home and school visits as designated by the school To interpret information relating to attendance and punctuality patterns and identify key areas of concern for Directors of Learning and Assistant Headteacher(s) To ensure all registers are completed and no missing marks or unexplained absences remain To assist with the identification of students who will receive support in improving their attendance/ punctuality record To follow School Policy of first day contact within the school To check and remind any necessary staff to complete registers. Attendance Officer Requirements: Proven experience in a similar role within an educational setting. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and staff. Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail. Ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritize workload to meet deadlines. Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures. Enhanced DBS clearance on the update service. Join our dedicated team and help us ensure every student achieves their full potential! Please keep in mind that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community. For more information or to register your interest in the " Attendance Officer role, or to be considered, please click apply now to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
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Job Title: Attendance Officer Location: Haringey Salary: £90- £130 per day Start Date: April 2024 Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent Working Hours: 36 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 8 am to 4:15 pm, Friday: 8 am to 4 pm) Are you an experienced and dedicated Attendance officer looking for a new opportunity? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join a team as an Attendance Officer at a secondary girl's school in Haringey. Attendance Officer Make a Difference Every Day Attendance Officer Responsibilities: To work with groups of students to improve levels of attendance To work with parents/carers and other agencies in improving their child s attendance record and coordinating parental support and training where appropriate To undertake home and school visits as designated by the school To interpret information relating to attendance and punctuality patterns and identify key areas of concern for Directors of Learning and Assistant Headteacher(s) To ensure all registers are completed and no missing marks or unexplained absences remain To assist with the identification of students who will receive support in improving their attendance/ punctuality record To follow School Policy of first day contact within the school To check and remind any necessary staff to complete registers. Attendance Officer Requirements: Proven experience in a similar role within an educational setting. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and staff. Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail. Ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritize workload to meet deadlines. Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures. Enhanced DBS clearance on the update service. Join our dedicated team and help us ensure every student achieves their full potential! Please keep in mind that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community. For more information or to register your interest in the " Attendance Officer role, or to be considered, please click apply now to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.