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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: Psychotherapist Location: Manor House School – West Sussex RH13 0QX Salary: Up to £52,000 FTE DOE Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Part-Time also considered) Contract: Permanent – Term Time only (There may be scope for this to be a full-time contract (52 weeks), if this is your preference please get in touch Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle About the role We are looking for an experienced Psychotherapist to join an established school with a friendly team, multi-disciplinary in-house therapy team and connected to a nationwide network of specialist therapists and leadership. We welcome applications specialised in trauma informed and neuro-diversity affirming education and therapy. In this exciting role, you will work collaboratively to deliver bespoke assessment, and intervention plans for pupils with complex communication needs, autism and associated learning and emotional needs. You will implement a holistic, therapeutic approach to helping our pupils in their daily lives, ensuring they are safe, comfortable and healthy. Undertaking all aspects of Psychotherapy clinical duties, you will adhere to professional and regulatory guidelines, carrying out specialist individual assessments and interventions, and preparing relevant documentation, including writing reports. A significant element of this role will be working alongside the onsite clinical team to continue to develop the clinical service provision, including providing support and training to staff and parents. Our well-established multidisciplinary Clinical Team maintain a nurturing environment where our pupils can flourish, always putting them at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and our pupils are heard, respected and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible. When it comes to looking after our pupils we strive for excellence, which is why we are the leading service provider in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Psychotherapist who shares our vision; to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world. Location: Manor House School – West Sussex RH13 0QX About the Group Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate for. 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. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. For more information on the group please visit: Essential Criteria: • Minimum level 6 (degree) in counselling/psychotherapy, ideally with significant experience working with children and young people and working in an education setting,, • Registered member of one or more of the following bodies: HCPC, BACP, BABCP, PTUK, NCPC, UKCP, • Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities, • Experience of working with people with neurodivergence and/or complex needs (e.g., complex trauma, neurodevelopmental differences, mental health needs), • Ability to work independently as agreed under supervision, • Experience of multi-professional work teams or services within designated speciality, • Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the setting You will be working with an ambitious and driven service that’s really going places, supported by an exceptional team of likeminded individuals who are keen to learn from you. You will have the resources and time to implement your strategic vision for therapies as this role will be key to the development of the service. This is an opportunity to enrich the lives of people and make a positive difference, in a role where you have autonomy. We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression. Benefits and Rewards • Professional support network, • Contributory Pension, • Employee Rewards Hub – access to discounts, offers and cashback with 100s of retailers, • Career pathways and a dedicated learning and development team, • The Hub – employee discounts, recognition cards, well-being centre, • Cycle to Work scheme, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” Programme, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Salary Finance, • Flexible benefits scheme that allows you to adjust your benefits to suit you., • *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. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants. 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. Vacancy ID 292309 #1

Multiple positions are available and hiring is ongoing to meet the wide variety of needs we support. We are on a mission to transform the quality of education provided to young people with SEN (Special Education Needs) / SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities), as well as other needs such as SEMH needs (Social, Emotional and Mental Health). We are increasingly supporting children and young people with MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties) and SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties). We are looking for SEN / SEND tutors with a genuine passion for transforming the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners in West Sussex. At Targeted Provision our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. We keep the team around the child, and you will be supported throughout every placement by our team of SEN / SEND Support Specialists. This role is perfect for qualified SEN / SEND teachers who are eager to work via 1:1 tutoring with children and young people with a variety of learning needs, in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed manner, to raise their engagement and drastically improve the outlook of their educational journey. • Flexible part-time up to full-time hours to suit you schedule, • Occasional opportunities to take on remote jobs and online teaching assignments and work from home, • Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including access to the full Tes CPD suite while working with us, • A SEN / SEND Support Team dedicated to keeping a team around the child, and ensuring that every placement is a success for the young person and you, • We invite every active tutor to join our tutor community, where our tutors and ourselves share best practice, resources, and tips, • A place as part of a child-centred company committed to transforming the world of support for vulnerable young people for the better, • This role will involve providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD / SLD), or other Additional Educational Needs referred to Targeted Provision, • These young people are referred to us by local authorities and schools and will require some level of support in their educational and social-emotional journey, • If selected, your role will be to provide this support via flexible and holistic trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring, • Planning each session of teaching / tutoring / mentoring, • Providing the young person with holistic and engaging sessions which meet their needs and advance their educational and social-emotional journey, • Completing lesson reports and providing feedback on the young person's progress, • Professional Teaching Qualifications (Qualified Teacher Status / QTS / QTLS), • Minimum 2 years teaching experience, • Experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and / or other Additional Educational Needs, • Experience, knowledge and understanding of safeguarding processes, • Enhanced DBS (we can help obtain this at cost if needed), • Two professional references, • This position involves engaging with us as a Worker, to provide short-term engagements as and when they arise, • You will work through a contract for service and will be paid via PAYE, • We do not offer any set amount of work nor expenses coverage, • Our insurance covers the work you do for us Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two weeks. We are keen to hear from candidates from all backgrounds. The over 2 million vulnerable children in the UK are disproportionately constituted of minority and LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as people with disabilities, refugees and migrants, and people living with mental health conditions. It is integral to our mission of raising the standard of support for the UK's vulnerable learners that we engage tutors from all backgrounds so that our tutors can share/relate to the experiences of our students. We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our strict processes to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people before being considered for work with us. Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Individuals with highly relevant experience from teaching background often have worked in the following roles: • SENCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator), • SLD / MLD Teacher, • Autism / ADHD Support Teacher, • Intervention Specialist, • Learning Support Assistant (LSA), • Educational Therapist, • Speech and Language Therapist, • Educational Psychologist

This role is 15 hrs per week and is a weekend only role (2 weekends a month) ABOUT THE ROLE As an Activities Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll deliver imaginative, fun and varied activities to ensure our residents can enjoy an environment that is motivational and fulfilling. We want to make sure each individual can pursue the interests they most enjoy and that means you'll have a real impact on our residents' lives. The Activities Assistant role involves helping us to deliver an entertainment and activities programme that covers a wide range of pastimes, social activities, outings and events. Put simply, you'll help every resident to live as independently as possible and enhance their involvement with their family, friends and the local community. ABOUT YOU You don't need any specific experience to join us as an Activities Assistant, so you could come from any background. What's important is that you have a sense of fun, creativity, and the ability to encourage and motivate others. You'll also need to have that little extra something a real interest in the people we support. Enthusiastic and empathetic, you're someone who'll really enjoy helping our residents to live their lives to the full. Bring us all of that, and you'll have every opportunity to develop your skills further with a range of courses designed to build your confidence in every aspect of your role. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your creativity and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Company Description Home Instead is the world's leading provider of in-home care, helping older adults live safely and independently at home without sacrificing their quality of life. Our Care Professionals are carefully selected to provide the best care, whether it's occasional respite care or full-time support, giving families peace of mind. Supported by our parent company, Honor Technology, Home Instead is reshaping the aging experience by combining the latest innovations in home care with over 30 years of compassionate service. Role Description This is a full-time role for a Registered Care Manager located on-site in Horsham. The Registered Care Manager will oversee all aspects of client care, including case management, and provide comprehensive support to clients and their families. Daily tasks include coordinating care plans, conducting home visits, supervising and training Care Pros, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure quality elder care services. Qualifications • Skills in Case Management and Social Services, • Experience in Training and Elder Care, • Knowledge of Medicine and healthcare practices, • Excellent communication and organizational skills, • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, • Relevant certifications in care management are required, • Registration with CQC

Role Purpose: You will be joining our dynamic and growing Systems Engineering team at the Chess Dynamics Headquarters in Horsham. You will be instrumental in the development of high-performance targeting and surveillance equipment for land and naval defence applications. The product portfolio ranges from low-TRL concept demonstrator systems with high levels of technical risk and a short development life cycle; to repeat orders of our hugely successful and proven suite of electro-optical surveillance and tracking systems. You will be responsible for undertaking the Systems Engineering activities as part of one or more multi-disciplinary project teams, ensuring mechanical, electrical and software design aspects are coherent and that ultimately the system meets the customer need. Where appropriate, that may be in a project leadership capacity in partnership with a project manager. Key Responsibilities: Requirements capture and analysis Technical risk management Functional and physical systems architecture design and definition. Development of engineering management plans (safety, integration & acceptance, technical risk management). Gathering and generation of verification evidence for system requirements. Creation of requirement and test specifications for systems and components, for internal teams and external suppliers Conducting design reviews Overseeing integration and acceptance activities (requires international travel at times) Environmental qualification plans (e.g. EMC, Temperature, Shock & Vibration) Initiating and supporting continuous improvement of processes and practice Skills & Experience Essential Strong degree in engineering or related discipline (2(ii) or above) Minimum of 4 years systems engineering experience in a defence manufacturing (or similar). Experienced in requirements analysis and interpretation Familiar with the full systems engineering lifecycle Experienced in presenting at design reviews Hands on experience of systems integration/test activities and customer acceptance Work package management Proficient in technical report writing Practical understanding of electrical and mechanical technology Desirable Technical leadership of successful project teams Experience in working with high level stakeholders and customers Working in multi-disciplinary teams on projects with a high level of complexity Safety management Familiarity with statutory compliance (e.g. CE Marking) Familiarity with defence standards (MIL, STANAG, etc) Camera sensor technology (InfraRed and visible spectrum, DRI performance) Personal Attributes Teamworking values Confident and professional in front of customers Highly organised and methodical approach, with an eye for detail Resourceful in problem solving and able to work independently when required A flexible, conscientious, and diligent attitude Excellent communication, interpersonal and written skills A resilient and adaptable to changing requirements Work life balance: 37.5 hour working week Lunchtime finishes on a Friday Hybrid / flexible working arrangements 28 days annual leave Christmas closure Holiday purchasing scheme Benefits: Group pension plan matched contributions up to 5% Income protection scheme Employee Assistance Programme gives you and your family access to 4 key services including remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service and physiotherapy consultations Life assurance policy, including bereavement counselling and probate helpline Company shares incentive plan and save as you earn scheme Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme Wellbeing initiatives, including access to wellbeing app and the additionof mental health support for all employees. Plus, regular activities across our sites to support and promote wellbeing Regular sports and social activities Gym membership discounts Reward platform (high street discounts, employee benefits, health, and wellbeing offerings). Recruitment referral bonus scheme Excellent learning & development opportunities Great working environment with free, onsite car parking across all our locations Security Clearance Requirements: Due to the nature of our business, our staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years. TPBN1_UKTJ

The primary specialisms for this post will be Childcare Law, with Adult Social Care Law as a secondary area of focus. The legal service is currently undergoing a period of structural change, and this role will be key in providing stability, leadership, and direction during a time of transition. Prov

Establishing and leading a network of social care SEND ‘champions’ and link workers across Children’s Social Care. Working collaboratively to help frame the social care elements of the local authority’s self-evaluation process to ensure readiness for SEND Ofsted & Children’s Social Care Of

Service Care Solutions is working with a well-regarded local authority in. Principal Social Care Solicitor. The primary specialisms for this post will be Childcare Law, with Adult Social Care Law as a secondary area of focus.

Lead and shape service planning across Adult Services, ensuring effective practice, performance, budget management, and workforce development to improve outcomes for Lancashire residents. Salary £77,833 - £85,119 per annum • Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week • Adult Social Care. Provide l

Working as part of a small, supportive Learning Disability and Autism service in the East of Somerset, supporting a team of up to four Social Workers and two Adult Social Care Practitioners. You will have a close working relationship with the Service Manager, who will provide regular supervision and

Head of Service Adult’s Social Work, Learning and Disability Team, Dorset. To provide the leadership to several services / professionals in regard to their specific area of operational service delivery. To promote, develop and plan services ensuring that there is an effective and efficient deliver

Lancashire County Council is seeking a Head of Operations to lead and transform adult social care services across the county. Leading the operational delivery of adult social care services across Lancashire. Strategic Service Development: Ability to shape and deliver service plans aligned with legis

Locum Occupational Therapist – Social Service/Reablement in Eden (UK), earning £34 per hour. In this role, you’ll play a crucial part in the community, helping individuals regain their independence and improve their quality of life through social services and reablement programs. Work collabora

Social Work applicants must be registered with Social Work England (SWE) to be appointed as a Social Worker or have applied to register with SWE. Senior Social Worker (SPoA) | Full Time | Permanent | Urgent Care & Short Term Support Service | West Lancashire. An excellent induction through our Socia

Children with Disabilities Service. Children with Disabilities Service. Knowledge and experience of legal processes and court work related to children’s services.

Social Work applicants must be registered with Social Work England (SWE) to be appointed as a Social Worker or have applied to register with SWE. Senior Social Worker | Full Time | Permanent| Short Term Support Service | Fylde & Wyre. Senior Social Workers with empathy and drive to work across Lanca

Service Care Solutions is working with a well-regarded local authority in. Principal Social Care Solicitor. The primary specialisms for this post will be Childcare Law, with Adult Social Care Law as a secondary area of focus.