Emotional Wellbeing Coach in Rayleigh

Due to an exciting period of growth, we are looking to recruit an Emotional Wellbeing Coordinator to work alongside our young people.

Core Purpose:

• To encourage the inclusion of students by using positive management techniques designed to develop the students' ability to regulate their own emotions.
• To work with all staff as part of a professional team to support and deliver learning activities for individual and targeted groups of students with the aim of improving students' attitudes, as well as their attendance and achievement.
• To work with Head of Therapeutic Provision and Head of Statutory Provision to provide effective family intervention.
• To undertake home visits when appropriate during term and holiday time.

Duties:

• To produce a variety of resources for student/foundation/hub designed to support an individual's SEMH programme and/or support whole foundation positive regulation systems.
• To participate in the evaluation and review of the agreed support in conjunction with other emotional wellbeing support staff and/or foundation staff.
• To attend relevant meetings and in-service training provided by the Foundation.
• To consult with parents regarding student support matters and responding to critical incidents.
• To record all critical incidents in an appropriate and timely manner.
• To support students before, during and after a cycle of assault to both reassure them and ensure that the student is aware of what restorative actions are necessary.
• To be a strong role model for emotional regulation and associated language.
• Work with appropriate staff to strategically plan and implement interventions that enable all students to overcome personal obstacles and challenges so that they make maximum progress and attainment.
• To demonstrate a commitment to promoting the mental wellbeing of all students and staff, ensuring it is the focus of all actions undertaken in the role.
• To provide support, guidance and advice to families.
• To support the identification of at-risk pupils or those demonstrating signs of mental ill health.
• To develop relationships with home, and set up interventions that can be delivered with families.
• To develop a support system that will encourage relationships and effective communication between home and the foundation.
• To organise visits to students at home during holidays in order to promote smooth and consistent transition between settings.

Person Specification:

• Applicants will be able to demonstrate an empathy with young people, have previous experience with family liaison or in an emotional support setting and hold a Level 2 qualification in both maths and English or be willing to work towards these qualifications.
• A current, clean UK driving licence must have been held for at least a year.

Information about the School:

Established in 2020 and having achieved successful status as an Independent Special School for Social, Emotional, Mental Health and Autism Spectrum Disorder, and rated as 'Good' by Ofsted in 2023, Omnia Foundation offers a unique experience for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), for 12–16-year-old boys. We believe in investing in people. As professionals in the teaching and training professions, we strive to provide a better future for the children, young people and home settings we work with. Success for us means unleashing the potential of each individual so they can grow, develop and reach the potential of which they are capable. Our values are grounded in our determination to be the change we want to see in the world, through passion, commitment and integrity. We strive to plant a seed of kindness and compassion in a generation that will produce resilience and hope and enable them to aspire and achieve productive and fulfilled lives. Our success is measured in the lives we changed. At the Omnia Foundation, we create a secure and safe environment that encourages communication, self-belief, mutual respect and success. We provide a rich and balanced curriculum that develops every child, allowing them to achieve their true potential. We have high expectations of our students and build a secure and happy atmosphere in which students can learn effectively.

Benefits Package:

• Provision allowance (currently 4%) reviewed annually, in addition to basic salary.
• Group pension plan.
• Access to internal wellbeing support.
• Competitive annual leave entitlement.
• Healthcare Cash Plan, including discounted gym memberships and retail discounts.
• Life Assurance.
• Continuous Professional Development incl. formal qualifications and paid professional membership.

We support, develop and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work.

Statement of Child Protection:

Visits to the school are strongly advised. For an informal discussion about the post, and to arrange a visit please contact People@omniafoundation.co.uk. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our students and expect all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts within the company. Please note that a conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware that as part of our Safer Recruitment process we will be conducting online searches on all applicants invited for interview. This is not part of the shortlisting process itself, but any causes for concern will be explored further at interview stage. It is an offence to apply for a role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Please see our website for our policies on Child Protection and Safeguarding.

Applications may be considered as we receive them and we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitably qualified candidate prior to the closing date. Omnia Foundation will not share your data with third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. Omnia Foundation will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you, and the Disclosure and Barring Service to obtain necessary criminal record checks.

Neurodiversity Statement:

Acknowledging Neurodiversity is important to our organisation, and we are committed to promoting an inclusive environment. You will not be treated unfairly or suffer any other form of detriment at work due to your neurodivergence. You will be given the same opportunities as other staff and will not be refused employment, overlooked for promotion and training opportunities or denied any other workplace benefits due to your neurodivergence. We encourage individuals to disclose their neurodiversity and commit to supporting everyone in the workplace, as appropriate. We will adopt a person-centred approach that is right for you as an individual. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.