Wellbeing Assistant Full Time

Hastings, Sussex
Outcomes First Group

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four ?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us !

Job Title: Wellbeing Assistant

Location: Mountfield Heath School, Robertsbridge, East Sussex

Salary: £22,500 – £26,000 per annum per annum dependent on experience

Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

Start date: January 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Wellbeing Assistant to join our close-knit team at Mountfield Heath School located in Robertsbridge, East Sussex.

About the role

• To work under the instruction and guidance of the Assistant Headteacher Therapy and Wellbeing.
• To support the welfare, development and behaviour of all pupils.
• To support the accurate implementation of school policies, modelling a high standard of intervention when supporting pupils.
• To be flexible in supporting staff and students throughout the school day.
• Support staff in the implementation of all school policies.
• Ensure that all work is GDPR compliant and handle student information appropriately.

Specific duties

• Contribute to and follow Wellbeing Support Plans (WSPs) and Level 2 risk assessments (2RA).
• Work with students, staff and parents/careers to ensure maximum effectiveness of WSPs and 2RAs.
• Be on call to support pupils with their specific needs throughout the school day, enabling them to access and engage in the curriculum.
• To update general and /or individualised visuals as required.
• To deliver specific programmes and therapeutic interventions with individual pupils/small groups/whole class and support other support staff to deliver such programmes, under the guidance of therapists and SLT.
• To deliver therapeutic interventions as part of an outreach programmes for specific pupils.

Qualifications:

• A-C GCSE English and Maths

About us

Mountfield Heath School is a new independent special educational needs provision, for 32 pupils aged 5-12. The successful candidate will be working alongside Teachers, support staff and therapists to deliver the curriculum and help nurture a therapeutic environment to meet a range of needs including social, emotional, behavioural, communication and learning difficulties.

This opportunity is in Robertsbridge which is within commutable distance of Hastings, Royal Turnbridge Wells and surrounding areas.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.