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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).
If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!
Job Title: Welfare Support Team Member
Location: Oak Tree School, Truro, TR4 9NH
Salary: £25,000 per annum
Hours: 42.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8am-4:30pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Welfare Support Team Member to join our close-knit team at Oak Tree School located in Truro.
About the role
The applicant will take a lead on student RRP’s, lead on aspects of whole school training focusing on risk reduction & reporting, and to collate, analyse, and use data effectively to identify hotspots and develop strategies to reduce negative incidents/RPI.
You will work alongside the leadership team, sharing key data and information with the Headteacher and Governors on a termly basis. To ensure that Oak Tree School is compliant in all areas of restrictive physical intervention & recording, measured by the guidance set by the RRN (risk reduction network).
Coordinate and lead others within the welfare team, ensuring resources are effectively used to promote a calm & safe environment, making them an integral part of the school's support systems.
Work under the instruction/guidance of the SLT and support the welfare, development, and behaviour of pupils and staff, enabling access to learning and modelling appropriate interventions.
* CPI trained
* Experience with a wide age range of students
* TIS or similar approach training or good working knowledge
* Safeguarding Level 2
* Good written English & numeracy skills
* Organisational skills
* A commitment to safeguarding all children
* Awareness of behavioural difficulties causes
* Ability to plan and implement strategies for pupils with behavioural, emotional, social needs
* Experience in education settings
About us
Oak Tree School in Truro has expanded and developed new facilities, undergone a successful Ofsted inspection, and now offers education for pupils aged 5-18 with social, emotional, mental health, and communication difficulties. The school provides a structured, nurturing environment with a broad curriculum tailored to pupils' needs.
This opportunity is in Truro, within commuting distance of Redruth, St Austell, and surrounding areas.
We are part of Acorn Education, the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils, and part of Outcomes First Group, known for innovative approaches and measurable outcomes.
In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important, so you’ll receive an exceptional reward package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* Access to mental health and physical health support services
Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, offers options such as:
* Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discounts in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility treatments
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.
Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more personal time. The 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.
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