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Job summary The post-holder will be based at GMRC but work alongside TRC and MASH women's services and Greater Manchester Pathfinder partnership, with service users who have experienced sexual trauma, but who present with additional complex mental health needs. They will work with service users in partner organisation settings and in the community, working collaboratively with individuals, carers and partners from local multi agency providers and services, to assess and identify social care needs that may be potential barriers to the client being able to address their sexual trauma. The post holder will provide guidance, leadership and consultation on social care legislation and policy to the team and to other areas of mental health services, including joint working where appropriate. They will contribute to developing and maintaining high standards of decision making and professional practice in the field of social work. The post holder will be responsible for a caseload of service users under the care of the Pathfinder Partnership, supporting them in their recovery journey. They will provide specialist social work interventions to service users and their carers / families, and involve them in all planning, helping to develop social resilience, motivation and daily living skills. Job description Main Duties & Responsibilities The post holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing recovery focused and goal orientated interventions. To provide expert advice and consultation to the team for all social care matters. The post holder will be conversant with legal duties under the Mental Health Act (1983), Mental Capacity Act (2005) including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Care Act (2014) including eligibility and safeguarding duties. Have a sound understanding of duties in relation to safeguarding children. To attend all clinical team meetings and undertake analysis related work. Understand multi agency information sharing in the interest of public protection and MAPPA procedures. Have an understanding of the Triangle of Care principles and to offer support to carers in line with the Care Act (2014). Be conversant with Part 3 MHA and section 117 aftercare arrangements To understand, respect and work within protected characteristics of Equalities Act (2010) Participate in service improvement, quality improvement initiatives and audits as required. To attend MDT case conferences and panel meetings. To provide professional social work support and advice to professionals in the multi-disciplinary team. Provide specialist advice to the team through knowledge of MHA, MCA, Human Rights Act (1998) including the interface between legislation. Deliver psychotherapeutic interventions with other members of the team. To communicate complex assessment information care and support planning and risk factors, to service users, carers, professionals, and the MDT as appropriate and in line with Information Governance. To support complex care planning in line with a strength-based approach and a commitment to asset-based community development. Communicate sensitive issues in a skilled and appropriate manner and address any barriers to participation and understanding. Communicate and articulate a wide range of information clearly, often in emotive or distressing situations. To organise and chair professional case conferences, multi-agency strategy meetings, best interest and safeguarding meetings as required. To contribute constructive suggestions as to how the service can be improved in own area of work, initiating projects and implementing and evaluating progress, seeking support embed quality in areas beyond own role. To be an active participant in supervision, and in utilising reflective practice when learning to develop professional resilience and leadership skills in situations characterised by high levels of social and interpersonal challenges. Contribute to and participate in skills training, mentoring, supervision and reflective practise for other staff including qualified/student social workers, pathfinder workers and trainee psychologists/psychotherapists Participate in the development and delivery of learning and educational materials The post holder will be able to form therapeutic, meaningful relationships with clients/survivors and ensure they are actively involved in both the planning and delivery of their care. This job description is not exhaustive but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process General Duties of all post holders To undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band, when requested by Senior Staff. To be familiar with and comply with all organisational GMRC, MASH and TRC and Pathfinder policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines. The post holder must ensure that their behaviour and interests inside and outside work do not conflict with their organisations position, duties and/or responsibilities. The post holder will be required to develop and maintain good working relationships with all patients, service users, staff, contractors and where appropriate, members of the public. The Pathfinder Partnership aims to maintain the good will and confidence of its own staff, patients, service users, and the public. To assist in achieving this objective it is always essential that, the post holder carries out their duties in a courteous, sympathetic and professional manner. All post holders who are members of a professional body must comply with standards of professional practice / conduct. It is the post holders' responsibilities to ensure they are both familiar with and adhere to these requirements and maintain their professional membership to the relevant body. Equality and Diversity and Equal Opportunities The post holder must carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with organisational Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies, avoiding unlawful discriminatory behaviour and actions when dealing with colleagues, service users, members of the public and all other stakeholders. The post holder must promote awareness of and respect for equality and diversity in accordance with organisational policies and procedures. Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure. It is the responsibility of all staff to report safeguarding concerns and familiarise themselves with who to contact in order to do this or seek further guidance. Professional and Personal Development The post holder will be expected to take responsibility for their own professional development and will be supported by the Partnership to achieve development opportunities as appropriate. Confidentiality and Information Governance Confidentiality is of prime importance. In the normal course of duties, the post holder will have access to confidential documents and information relating to patients, service users, staff and contractors, as well as information of a commercially sensitive nature. Such information should not be communicated to anyone outside or inside the charities and NHS unless done in the normal course of carrying out the duties of the post. Disciplinary action will be considered where a breach of confidence has been established. The post holder must maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date. The post holder must only access information, whether paper, electronic or in other media, which is authorised to them as part of their duties. The post holder must work to the requirements of data protection laws as applicable to the UK, which includes the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). Health and Safety at Work The post holder is required to take reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work and to co-operate with the Trust in adhering to statutory and departmental safety regulations. The post holder is required to contribute to the control of risk and must report immediately, using the Trust Incident reporting system, any incident, accident or near miss involving patients, service users, carers, staff, contractors or members of the public. Transport & Travel: Full driving licence and own car necessary

This is a service commissioned by Liverpool City Council to deliver Children's residential support in line with statutory requirements, utilising therapeutic approaches. The service provides a nurturing environment within our high-quality home, supporting the needs of children who have experienced trauma, neglect, rejection, and whose basic needs have not been met. Our home offers children a safe space to enjoy themselves with activities such as karaoke, pamper, movie and games nights alongside encouraging them to enjoy a wide range of community based activities. Children also benefit from having the opportunity to enjoy an annual holiday/short break. We support our children to learn independence skills e.g. cooking meals, baking, budgeting, completing domestic tasks etc. In line with Barnardo's Equality, Diversity & Inclusion values, we promote awareness and acceptance in a variety of forms, including monthly theme nights. On top of that, Saturday is takeaway night, so you even get a night off from cooking! The support we provide today is vital in sustaining our children in the next chapter of their lives. You would play a huge part in this exciting role, making a real impact to changing the lives of our children. The home provides a truly therapeutically focussed environment that can meet the needs of children who require support to manage their behaviours safely, develop their resilience and prepare them for the demands of future life with their own families or within other settings. As a Senior Residential Children & Young People Worker you will, on a rota basis, undertake the following: 3 on 4 off pattern across the year, with rotas completed at least one month in advance. Sleep ins - approximately 2 per month with an additional payment of approximately £68/sleep, Waking nights (approximately 2 per month) Opportunities to complete additional hours at an enhanced rate of pay. Some weekend working, on a rota basis Some bank holiday working enhanced rates of pay for bank holiday working. Designated days off are given following sleep ins and waking nights to promote wellbeing and recovery. Your role: Engage with and support children in all aspects of their lives, attending to their practical, physical, and emotional needs, whilst safeguarding each young person at all times. Support allocated keyworkers to ensure all information pertinent to the child's everyday life is completed and collated, to demonstrate the journey of the child whilst residing at the home. Provide practice based supervision to our As & When (bank) workers, liaising with managers to ensure continuity of care, Continued Professional Development and regulatory compliance. On a rota basis you will support the management team to provide out of hours on call cover, for which you will receive an additional payment. On a rota basis, you will also share the responsibility (alongside other SRCYW) of being allocated as shift leader; ensuring each day is purposeful and coordinated, enhancing opportunities for positive achievements and outcomes for the children. Support children to engage in education and enhance their social opportunities by accessing hobbies & activities in the home and in the community. If you have residential experience, are passionate about making improved changes to childhoods and can show understanding, tenacity, consistency of care and the ability to engage with a wide range of children this may be the opportunity for you! For a full description of the role, please refer to the Job description & Person specification. What you'll get from us In addition to the extensive organisational benefits identified below, you will receive: A full induction within our trauma informed charity, Ongoing comprehensive training package, Be part of a team supported by a Therapeutic Co-ordinator and also receive reflective group/individual sessions with our consultant psychotherapist, Monthly practice focussed supervision, On successfully passing probation, enrolment on a fully funded residential Diploma (if not already held) Quote from a young person who previously lived in the home: You've all really helped me become the person I am today. The amount of love you all put in, you all wanted the best for me. I'm going to miss the team of great people I have had around me Pay & Reward Framework We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. Benefits Workplace Offer: What it means for you Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role. Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements. Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options Service related sick pay from day 1 Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension Cycle2work scheme Interest free season ticket loans Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal 20% discount at Barnardo's stores Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer T&C's apply based on contract About Barnardo's We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Our basis and values

Up to £66,239 + car + excellent benefits Please note: This role will cover schools across the South region. Families all over the country trust us to give their child the best - the best education, the best care and the chance to build the best possible future. It's a challenge that we're proud to take on and determined to fulfil. To succeed, we need to ensure that our schools continue to meet the high standards they're renowned for. That's why we're looking for an experienced and inspiring professional to be part of our School Development Team. As part of a skilled and dedicated team, you'll make every Witherslack School the best that it can be. It's a task that comes with some exciting development opportunities. The role Our schools offer state-of-the-art learning resources, specialist facilities and qualified, experienced staff. With your help, they'll perform at their best in every single area. Using your expert knowledge and passion for curriculum development and innovation you will be boosting you peoples' attainment, you'll visit our schools and identify priorities for improvement. it's a great opportunity to work closely with our senior leadership teams, supporting them to develop their schools and curriculums so that our students receive the very best education possible. Where change is required, you will be part of a team that supports development plans and drive the process of development whilst maintaining the Witherslack Group's vision and values. As our organisation continues to grow and expand, we're determined to ensure that every young person's future is in the very best hands. Your profile Like us, there's nothing you want more than to see young people thrive and you make this passion count through your professional expertise. A qualified teacher with a degree (or equivalent) and experience at senior leadership level, you blend an approachable and consultative nature with an academic viewpoint. Your expert perspective helps you spot exactly where improvements need to be made 0 and with your drive and energy, you inspire others to follow processes that lead to development. You will be organised and good with people, you will be able to work as an integral part of the leadership teams and a champion of best practice. As you'll be visiting schools nationwide, you'll need a full UK driving license and the willingness to travel. About us Witherslack Group is a leading provider of specialist education and care for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, communication difficulties (autistic spectrum conditions, Asperger's syndrome, speech, language and communication needs), complex learning needs and challenging behaviours. Each school has its own specialist therapeutic team, including Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language therapists, Psychotherapists, Mental Health Practitioners and Occupational Therapists. 100% of our young people go on to further education, training or employment. Our growth plans mean that not only can we improve outcomes for more young people, but there will be even more incredible opportunities for our teams to develop too. For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of education and care must go above and beyond. That's what drives us, here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we're proud to have won a reputation for excellence. Our aspirational schools and homes and ethos help us achieve the best possible outcomes. In short, we're enhancing life opportunities. Reward Our salary and benefits package is among the best in our sector. It includes a competitive salary, Teacher pension if applicable or a contributory pension up to 5%, comprehensive induction and ongoing training, 40 days holiday (including bank holidays (to be taken during school holidays only). We also offer extensive group staff benefits, such as Medicash Health Plan/Employee Assistance, Cycle to Work, Enhanced sick pay. Witherslack conducts DBS Enhanced checks and cover the cost of all new employees. If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Robert James, Head of School Development . The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all selections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here. To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here .

Does working 4 days a week but with FULL pay sound like a dream?! It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! Job Title: Clinical Director Location: Home based with travel throughout the UK Salary : Up to £90,000 (dependent on experience) - plus £4000 car allowance - plus, performance related bonus Reports to: Operations Director (Options) Accountable to: Operations Director (Options) About the Role: We are looking for an experienced clinical leader to join our growing Clinical team, and provide leadership, direction, and management of our Clinical provision throughout Outcomes First Group, to enable the delivery of excellent outcomes across our schools and adult services. This role will directly contribute to the delivery of our clinical outcomes, ensuring that our wellbeing and therapeutic services are delivered to the highest possible standard, in line with appropriate governing bodies & quality assurance processes. The role will also support the continued development and embedding of Outcomes First Group Trauma Informed Practice Strategy. It is our mission to build incredible futures by empowering neurodiverse pupils to be happy and make their way in the world. Leadership and Administration: To be a highly driven and motivating leader, overseeing operational delivery of clinical services, and shared goals of integration and outcomes with colleagues from across education and central services. To act as the lead operational manager for our clinical provision within brand and provide robust governance of clinical services. Create, implement, and review departmental goals, policies, and procedures. Manage the budget, allocation of resources, and ensure financial sustainability. Ensure delivery of key performance and outcome metrics including EHCP goals. Proactively collaborate with other department heads and senior management to align our Clinical services with Outcomes First Group's overall mission and objectives. Maintain knowledge on industry trends, research, and best practices to drive continuous improvement. Team Management: Strategically plan, oversee, and enable the recruitment, training, and supervision of clinical staff. Provide continued professional development opportunities for team members. Conduct regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback to achieve positive outcomes. Ensure and oversee performance planning across tiers of management. Foster and champion, an outcome-focussed, collaborative, and supportive work environment. Clinical Oversight: Ensure the delivery of high-quality clinical (diagnostic, where relevant), assessment and intervention services to our service users. Be responsible and accountable for overseeing the delivery of clinical objectives in line with EHCP and other identified needs. This includes ensuring the appropriate staff are resourced and working on agreed objectives at sites and with service users within the scope of their professional competence. Ensure processes to review efficacy and performance are completed, including pyramid planning sessions. Keep updated on latest research and treatment methodologies to guide clinical decision making. Ensure tiers of management are operationally effective, with the appropriate amounts of responsibility and action at each level. Address complex or challenging cases and provide support and expertise to team members. Assess and support the management of risk within services. Essential: Masters Level or Doctoral degree in a relevant clinical discipline. HCPC (or alternative professional body) registered with extensive experience of special educational needs and/or schools-based and/or paediatric/CAMHS service delivery. Minimum of 10 years of clinical experience as a Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, SaLT or Psychotherapist. Minimum of 7 years demonstrable multi-site and/or large organisation leadership and management experience overseeing multidisciplinary professions in a regulated environment. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. Experienced in Trauma Informed Practice and/or Neurodivergence. Experienced in systemic ways of working to support the helpers. Regulatory understanding: Experience of working in a regulated environment and delivering high quality clinical services. Governance focussed: Experience of ensuring clinical staff work effectively and within national standards. Experienced leader with proven track record of managing a sizable team and delivering clinical services to a broad client base. Experience of creation and management of budgets. Track record of maintaining strong relationships at all levels. Used to working with ROI measurement & outcomes analysis. Structured people leader. Proven track record of continuously improving performance and standards across multiple teams. History of successful delivery of efficiency and standards improvements. Track record of delivering high standards of customer service. Experience working with local authorities, health services and schools. Confident presenter and influencer of others. Hold a full UK driving licence, with access to a car About the Group Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education, Options Autism and Momenta Connect. Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life's important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools. Our Vision Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. Our Mission We commit to unlocking our pupils' potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations. Our Promise WE LISTEN. We never assume. WE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen. WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE. To each other and for one another. We are proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running, and in 2025 Outcomes First Group has been officially recognised as one of the UK's Best Workplaces in Education & Training. For more information on the group please visit: For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Benefits 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 Work 4 days, be paid for 5 T&C's apply - following successful completion of the probation period 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 We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.