Wellbeing Mentor (Lower School)

Outcomes First Group

  • Oakham, Rutland
  • £25,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Full Job DescriptionHow would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance - and we're putting wellbeing first.We're proud to be taking part in a 4-Day Working Week Trial, meaning you could work one day less a week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff - so there's never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!Job Title: Wellbeing MentorLocation: The Grange Therapeutic School, Knossington, Oakham LE15 8LYSalary: £25,000.00 per annumHours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to FridayRota: Monday to Thursday 8.30am - 4.30pm, Friday 8.30am - 4.00pmContract: Permanent, Term Time OnlyUK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an Wellbeing Mentor to join our close-knit team at The Grange Therapeutic School, part of Acorn Education.About the RoleAs Wellbeing Mentor you would be required to provide appropriate guidance and intervention for all students as part of the Pastoral Team whilst safeguarding students at all times.Key Responsibilities
  • To be actively involved in the support and monitoring of students' behaviour by:
  • Assisting and managing the return of students back to the classroom.
  • Implementing agreed strategies to manage and improve the behaviour of learners in the school.
  • Supporting learners to identify and remove barriers to learning.
  • Managing a cohort of learners, holding 1:1 sessions on a weekly basis.
  • Delivering Zones of Regulation sessions on a 1:1 basis/in small groups.
  • Agree and write learner action plans.
  • Monitoring and analysing the behaviour of learners using the online behaviour management system (Sleuth).
  • Provide an on-call response to support teaching staff, when appropriate.
  • Liaising with teaching staff to support teaching and learning.
  • Supporting learners in following the rules of the school, helping to re-enforce school behaviour expectations.
  • Assisting in the organisation of a rewards system for the school.
  • Working with the Pastoral and Wellbeing Lead to develop and promote strategies to improve behaviour throughout the school.
  • Coaching learners about how to manage their emotions and feelings, leading to better self- regulation and self-management.
  • Aid learners with transition periods in school life
  • Help learners to increase their confidence and self-esteem by listening to them and devising appropriate strategies
For a full list of Duties and Responsibilities, please see the Job DescriptionAbout UsThe Grange Therapeutic School is an independent school for students aged 8 -18 years with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Our school is based in a Victorian country house near Oakham with stunning views and fantastic facilities to develop not only the educational, but also the social and emotional needs of our pupils. With access to woods and lakes on site, the school has an ethos about delivering a personalised curriculum tailored to, and driven by, the individuals. Behaviour is currently rated as “Outstanding” by Ofsted.We need hardworking, pupil centred staff who are resilient and willing to go the extra mile. In return we offer significant investment in your professional development, a supportive staff group and opportunities for progression.Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.Why join Acorn Education?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 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.BenefitsYour 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.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.*You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefitOutcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.#1

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