Job Description

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.


Based in Rayleigh, Essex with close transport links to London, our current location is set within a sports and social club.

Statement of Child Protection - Note to applicants

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.



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

Position:

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Due to internal promotion we are currently looking to recruit a

Senior Emotional Wellbeing Coordinator

to join our dedicated team of professionals.


The Senior Emotional Wellbeing Coordinator will be responsible for managing a team of Emotional Wellbeing Coordinators 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.

Core Purpose

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 To monitor and manage recording and follow up of critical incidents on CPOMs To manage the team of Emotional Wellbeing Coordinators and ensure the delivery of the best possible interventions for identified students

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 monitor and evaluate all reports recorded on CPOMs to ensure that details are recorded accurately and in a timely fashion To follow up actions resulting from critical incidents and ensure that relevant policies and procedures are fully implemented by the Emotional Wellbeing Coordinators To be a strong role model for emotional regulation and associated language With the HoTP, 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 and relationships To organise visits to students at home during holidays in order to promote smooth and consistent transition between settings To liaise with the Designated Safeguarding Lead on a frequent basis and be part of the safeguarding team To undertake Level 3 safeguarding training

Requirements:

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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.

IMPORTANT: Applicants must also have held a valid UK driving licence for at least two years and be willing to hold business insurance and drive on behalf of the organisation.

Successful candidates will be expected to embrace the

OMNIA FOUNDATION VALUES FRAMEWORK:

OPEN-MINDED, MOTIVATED, NOBLE, INDEPENDENT, ACHIEVERS

Other information:

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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-centered approach that is right for you as an individual.



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.