School Wellbeing Lead

Job Description

About The Role Location - Cardiff & Swansea (travelling is essential in both areas) Salary - £28,000 - 30,000 (depending on experience) Permanent Full-time role: 37.5 hours in a week, 39 weeks in a year, Term time only Driver Essential We are delightedto offer an opportunity for a Wellbeing Lead to join Orbis Education and Care. We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and innovative leader to support our schools in both Swansea and Cardiff, to work with pupils aged 5-19 who have social, emotional and mentalhealth needs and may have a formal diagnosis of Autism and learning difficulties, in addition to having possibly experienced trauma. A typical day will include: Working collaboratively with other staff within the school including teachers and the clinicalteam. Taking part in multi-disciplinary consultations within the schools. Interacting with professionals and agencies, and provide guidance to parents and carers for them to support ongoing development and wellbeing of their child. Assisting with assessingreferrals, completing assessment tools for new pupils, and maintaining appropriate comprehensive paperwork and record keeping. Requirements: Hold a level 4 or above Professional Diploma in Counselling Accredited/Registered with the BACP or UKCP or equivalentFull UK DriversLicence Relevant training and/or qualifications relating to Child Protection and Safeguarding of vulnerable pupils First Aid at Work Mental Health First Aider Maintain a consistently positive attitude towards the individuals we support at alltimes, fostering an atmosphere of respect, empathy, and encouragement. Understand and adhere to professional boundaries and foster appropriate relationships. In return, we offer: A fully paid Induction Training Programme, DBS and Education Workforce CouncilRegistration. Medicash Cashback - Health Plan. £300 Loyalty Bonus for new starters after 1 year service. Paid cancer screening appointments and travel. Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000 per any successful candidate you refer to work for us. Employee AssistanceScheme, including confidential Counselling, Support Sessions and access to Salary Financing Services. Enrolment in a Company Pension Scheme: 3% employer/ 5% employee after 3 months. Eligibility for a Blue Light Card for additional discounts at a range of retailers.Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay after 12 months of employment. 2x Salary Death in Service after probation. Career progression opportunities we have an excellent track record of internal promotions! Free uniform. Long Service Awards. Covid SicknessPayment up to 5 days fully paid after probation. Conference & Awards Ceremony. Competitive annual leave allowance. Travel Mileage Claim The role is planned to commence in April 2024 subject to interview, safer recruitment checks and an enhanced DBS check.Whether you haveexperience ineducation, or youre looking to make a difference in the lives of the children we support, then we would love to hear from you. Please apply and our dedicatedrecruitmentteam will be in touch. Orbis Education and Care is totallycommitted to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all childrenand young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing. INDMIX