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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 day less 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: School Cook Location: Groveside School, Reading Salary: £20,000 per annum Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent, Term Time only UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. We are looking for an experienced, outstanding School Cook to join our team at our Brand New School, Groveside School, Reading in September 2024! Job duties To be responsible for the planning and preparation of high-quality food and catering service to the school. To manage and supervise all kitchen staff. Key Task Areas and Responsibilities To plan menus for the school with reference to the dietary needs of our young people To undertake the monitoring of stocks by date rotation, portion control and quality and in accordance with the budgetary controls set To set up and clean down the kitchen areas before and after day to day use To ensure that necessary preparation is undertaken for the day/weekly demand/needs of the School To be observant of the need to minimise waste To provide suitable food to staff/pupils with special dietary requirements About us Groveside School is a brand-new independent specialist school for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs aged between 7 - 16 years of age and is proposed to cater for 60 pupils. This is an exciting opportunity for anybody who wants to be a part of the successful development of a brand-new setting and make a difference to education of our pupils. Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education and accommodation care for vulnerable pupils and young people. 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. Why join Acorn Education? Benefits 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. Your 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 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. 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.
Are you passionate about demonstrating the value of education to vulnerable children who have been exposed to traumas and adverse childhood experiences? Are you passionate about restorative approaches? The School We are looking for a dedicated Aspiring Youth Justice Worker to work in this small, specialist school near Guildford. All students have social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, and associated challenging behaviours. The school has a deep focus on addressing the educational, social and therapeutic needs of students, focusing on individual happiness and well-being where students can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. A fantastic opportunity for an Aspiring Youth Justice Worker. This Aspiring Youth Justice Worker role will give you essential restorative experience within anti-social and challenging settings - the perfect opportunity if you are thinking of a career in prison, rehabilitation, probation, or youth justice services. Based on holistic and therapeutic practice, this Aspiring Youth Worker role is an amazing opportunity for Criminology and Psychology Graduates. The role will give you hands-on experience working with vulnerable children; and through building strong, robust relationships, you will increase the engagement, attainment and life chances of children, aiming to ensure they do not enter the criminal justice system. You will be working alongside teachers and specialist staff to support students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges and traumas. Some children / young people will have suffered adverse childhood experiences, and you will identify their risks and needs, escalating where necessary. Many of the children face various barriers in life and are more 'at risk' of negative outcomes. You will be instrumental in providing consistency, and equipping children and young people with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe that they can succeed in life. Person Specification for Aspiring Youth Justice Worker Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively Able to build confidence and motivation Approachable, and able to build robust and effective relationships with students Able to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict High levels of empathy, caring, compassionate, and a good listener Motivated and enthusiastic, with a professional approach to work Start date ASAP or September 2024 Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students £80-£85 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, term time only No previous experience is required You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship Apply now or contact Eleanor Chessun-Lawrence at Academics Ltd, if interested in the Aspiring Youth Justice Worker role: Aspiring Youth Justice Worker