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Job Title: Therapies Assistant Adult services

Location: Acorn Park Adult Services, Norwich

Salary: GBP21,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 8.30am - 4.30pm

Contract: Permanent

About the role:

Acorn Park Adult Services are looking for an individual who is excited to work during times of transformative change! Are you interested in and experienced in the field of working with the challenges associated with neurodiversity (Autism, ADHD), complex and developmental trauma and complex needs? Do you want to create a nationally important resource with the substantial backing of one of the leading providers of education and care for young people with SEN? If so, we have the role for you!

We're looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our team as a member of a multi-disciplinary team including Speech and Language Therapy/Occupational Therapy. You will be supporting the delivery of high-quality clinical provision within the adult services.

Based at Acorn Park Adult Services the needs of our adults vary in levels of functioning, many with a diagnosis of autism as well as associated needs such as complex and developmental trauma. We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference to the adults we support. Someone who is able to work independently as agreed under supervision, is a good communicator, and is able to work flexibly.

Our clinical teams help to develop empowering environments where our adults can flourish. Always putting our them at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the adults we support are heard, respected and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible.

When it comes to looking after the people in our care, we strive for excellence. With this in mind, we are looking for a Therapies Assistant who shares our vision; to build incredible futures through empowerment.

About the Group:

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high quality education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland, Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for.

We are really proud to say that in 2023, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fourth year running.

Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Care, National Fostering Group and Options Autism.

Location: Acorn Park Adult Services, Norwich

Acorn Park School

Essential Criteria:

Minimum of 5 GCSE passes including English at Grade C and aboveEvidence of relevant post 16 educationWillingness to work towards further qualifications as requiredExperience of group and/or individual therapy contactExperience of paid or voluntary work in a child special needs setting and/or work with young people or adults with complex needs / behaviours that may challenge or mental health needs.Effective communication skillsAbility to be flexible and cope with multiple demandsKnowledge of IT systems What's in it for you?

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 - We offer a market-leading Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, which enables you to adjust your benefits to suit your circumstances.

Holidays starting at 25 days per annum plus bank holidaysAn extra day's holiday for a special day of your choice (birthday, child's first day at school etc.)Professional support networkContributory PensionEmployee Rewards Hub - access to discounts, offers and cashback with 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroadCareer pathways and a dedicated learning and development teamEmployee discounts, recognition cards, well-being centreCycle to Work schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeSalary FinanceA wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefitsElectric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverFor further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact:

Acorn Education and Care is part of Outcomes First Group. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS.

Job ID: 229893