Outreach Worker
Overview
We currently have a vacancy for an experienced Outreach Worker to join our Positive Relationships Team. Our Positive Relationships Team work with individuals or small groups to provide support with self and co-regulation and to deliver therapeutic interventions to support the mental health and well-being of pupils. Our team supports pupils using a trauma informed approach with an unconditional positive regard for all pupils.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate how they meet the following essential criteria:
· Sound experience of supporting pupils who present with challenging behaviour and complex needs, preferably within an SEMH setting
· Experience of supporting pupils to overcome barriers to their personal, social or learning development from a pastoral perspective
· Experience of intervening to support pupils in crisis or affected trauma by using either emotional or educational support.
· A nurturing, empathetic and holistic approach to behaviour management
· The physical and emotional resilience to support pupils with SEMH, understanding that all behaviour is a form of communication and an indication of an unmet need.
· Experience of delivering bespoke interventions to individuals or small groups of pupils
· Experience of working in partnership with other staff members to support the delivery of bespoke strategies and interventions.
· Experience of supervising pupils over lunch and break times as directed.
· The ability to build relationships with pupils, families and key partners around the pupils.
· The ability to work as part of a team using own initiative when needed
Salary & Benefits
Salary: NJC scale points 12-17: £29,542 – £32,046 per annum (full time / full year equivalent)
Actual salary range pro rata: £25,267 - £27,408 per annum
Allowance: SEN - £1,590 per annum
Contracted hours: 36 hours 40 minutes per week / Term Time plus 5 days (195 days per year)
Location
Springboard Project
2 Axa House, 2 Medtia Square
Phoenix Street
Oldham
OL1 1AN
Supporting Documents
Deadline and How to Apply
Closing Date: Friday 23rd October (9am)
Interviews: TBC
School information: Adam Ward, Head of School award@newbridgegroup.org
Completed application forms returned to: recruitment@newbridgegroup.org
Application Form - Word document