Equine Wellbeing Coach

Job Description

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!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 dayless 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: Equine Wellbeing CoachLocation: Medway Green School. Wouldham, Rochester, Kent.Salary:£21,000 per annumHours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday; 8:30am - 4:00pmContract:Permanent, Term Time onlyIf you are looking to join a growing, motivated and highly dedicated team in a challenging and rewarding environment, where wellbeing and therapeutic intervention are key components of the curriculum, we would love to hear from you!About the RoleAs an Equine Wellbeing Coach you will support with the emotional well-being of young people who are accessing a bespoke education plan which includes off site provision, as well as students who are engaging with full time education in school. You will workclosely with the Therapy Team and SENCo, who will refer students to you to engage in 6-week programmeor longer, or one-off sessions in order to address their social, emotional and mental health needs through the use of horses. Students will attend the yardin small groups, or 1:1.Qualifications:GCSEs English and Maths C/4 or above.You must have at least 2 years of equestrian experience in order to apply for this roleAbout usMedway Green School is a special needs provision that provides for students whose SEMH/SEN needs have resulted in placement breakdown at their mainstream schools. We provide a nurturing and welcoming environment to SEMH students in Key stages 1-3. Studentswill experience a personalised curriculum based on previous learning and identified needs. With a keen focus on therapy, education and personal development the school aims to help young children grow academically, socially and emotionally to enable them toachieve success as they progress through life.Opened in 2019, Medway Green School presently provides education to 48 students. The next phase of our growth will grow our role to 67 students and introduce a KS4 curriculum.This opportunity is within commutable distance of Rochester, Maidstone and surrounding areas, with excellent access to the M2 and M20 motorways.Why join Acorn Education & CareBenefitsYour 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

And that’s not all, 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 the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS and social media checks.*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.#1