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At OFG we give you time to enjoy those special moments and hobbies outside of work Job Title: Pastoral Lead Location: Bluebank School, Whittington Moor, Derbyshire, S41 8LQ Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.00pm Salary: Up to £31,500.00 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata) Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: June 2026 UK applicants only – no sponsorship available About the Role As our Pastoral Lead, you’ll be at the heart of everything we do to support the wellbeing and personal growth of our pupils. You’ll lead the pastoral team, champion safeguarding and inclusion, and drive positive behaviour and emotional resilience across the school. From developing personalised care plans to coordinating support with families and external agencies, you’ll play a vital role in creating an environment where young people can thrive both emotionally and academically. Key responsibilities include: • Lead & Safeguard: Take the lead as the school’s Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO), ensuring every child’s safety and wellbeing are at the forefront., • Inspire & Guide: Develop and embed effective behaviour support and pastoral care strategies; mentor and empower staff to deliver best practice., • Support & Empower Students: Provide direct support to pupils in crisis, promote emotional regulation, and coordinate multi-agency interventions., • Drive Standards: Contribute to school policy, monitor pastoral data, and uphold high-quality assurance and compliance standards., • Champion School Values: Be an active member of the Senior Leadership Team, promoting a trauma-informed, inclusive culture where every student matters. What We’re Looking For We’re seeking someone who is: • Experienced in pastoral care, safeguarding, or SEMH support, • Confident in leading, coaching, and mentoring staff teams, • Knowledgeable about safeguarding legislation and best practice, • Analytical, with the ability to interpret behaviour and attendance data, • Trained (or willing to train) in trauma-informed or restorative approaches, • A strong communicator who builds trust and positive relationships, • Committed to inclusion, compassion, and continuous improvement, • Holder of a full UK driving licence Supporting Statement Guidance Along with your application, please include a short supporting statement telling us: • A little about yourself and what excites you about this role, • Why you believe you’re the right fit for Bluebank School, referring back to the job description, • The key skills and experiences you’ll bring, • How you’ll make a difference to our students and community if appointed to the role About Us Bluebank School is a brand-new Acorn Education provision set to open in January 2026 in Whittington Moor, Derbyshire. The co-educational school will cater for up to 60 pupils aged 11 - 16, offering specialist support for children and young people with complex needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact. We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running. Why Join Us? We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the 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. • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase contributions, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks, • Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:, • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, • Hundreds of UK and international discounts, • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme, • Critical illness cover, • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. #1

TENANCY SUSTAINMENT OFFICER Supported housing provision for people experiencing homelessness, rough sleeping, or housing crisis. The service provides a safe place to stabilise, engage with support, and work towards longer-term accommodation and independence. Service users fall under the following criteria: · Entrenched or repeat homelessness and rough sleeping. · Poor mental health, trauma, emotional distress or dual diagnosis. · Drug and alcohol use, addiction, recovery needs or relapse risk. · Contact with criminal justice services, probation, MAPPA/MARAC or other risk management arrangements. · Financial exclusion, debt, rent arrears, benefit issues and limited tenancy management skills. · Safeguarding concerns, domestic abuse, exploitation, offending risk, anti-social behaviour or other complex risk factors. The service is inclusive and aims to avoid unnecessary exclusion. Where higher levels of risk are present, the team works collaboratively with partner agencies, including probation, police, fire services, health, mental health, substance misuse and local authority teams, to put appropriate support and risk management plans in place. Working in these services require: · A calm, resilient and professional approach in a complex supported housing environment. · The ability to build trust, show empathy, maintain boundaries and work safely. · Confidence in recording accurate notes, incidents, safeguarding concerns and interventions on digital systems. · An understanding of safeguarding, risk, confidentiality, professional curiosity and multi-agency working. · A commitment to equality, dignity, empowerment and service user choice. · The ability to follow policies, procedures and escalation routes, particularly when responding to incidents, tenancy breaches or health and safety concerns. Job Description: Tenancy Sustainment Officer: Tenancy Sustainment Officers lead on the housing management and tenancy sustainment elements of the service. Their role is to help service users understand and meet the requirements of their occupancy or tenancy agreement, maintain safe accommodation, manage rent accounts and address breaches in a fair, structured and supportive way. · Assess applicants against service criteria and support the move-in/sign-up process. · Manage rent accounts, monitor arrears and follow rent arrears procedures, including contact with Housing Benefit or other relevant agencies. · Complete health and safety checks, property inspections, home standards checks and building-related tasks. · Support service users to develop tenancy skills, budgeting skills, financial inclusion skills and the practical skills needed to maintain a home. · Respond to tenancy breaches, anti-social behaviour, property damage or occupancy agreement concerns using appropriate policy and procedure. · Work with Service Coordinators to ensure tenancy concerns are reflected in support plans and risk management plans. · Use enforcement action only where necessary and proportionate, ensuring support options and alternative solutions have been considered before escalation to eviction. · Maintain accurate tenancy management records, inspection records and case notes on the CRM system. Suitable candidates are likely to have: housing management experience, awareness of homelessness and multiple disadvantage, strong organisation, confidence following procedures, experience managing rent accounts or arrears, knowledge of health and safety standards, safeguarding awareness and the ability to balance support with clear tenancy enforcement. Working in these services provides a real opportunity to make a difference to individuals’ wellbeing and quality of life, helping on the road to independence and personal sustainability following crisis or personal downturn. Required Qualifications/Training: Mandatory Care Training (Care Certificate or equivalent) dated within last 12 months, plus: Professional Boundaries Safeguarding – Level 2 minimum Managing Challenging Behaviour / De-escalation Trauma Informed Care Fire Warden Training (within past 3 years) Naloxone Administration Overdose Awareness 6 months experience in a UK care environment A clear Enhanced DBS Valid right to work in the UK A driving license and access to a vehicle is very advantageous If you fit the description above please get in touch with a full CV and a summary of your relevant experience. We are also looking for candidates in the following areas: West Midlands, Lancashire/Greater Manchester, Staffordshire, Cheshire, Leicester, Sheffield