Psychotherapist

Outcomes First Group; East Lindsey; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Psychotherapist to join their dedicated clinical team. This role involves delivering vital assessments and interventions for pupils with complex needs, ensuring their safety and comfort. The organization is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where every pupil can thrive. With a focus on professional development and a supportive workplace culture, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of vulnerable individuals. Join a forward-thinking organization that values work/life balance and is leading the way in special needs education.

Benefits

Professional Support Network

Pension

Training Opportunities

Wellbeing Programmes

Cycle Scheme

Flexible Benefits

Family Support Benefits

Qualifications

• Recognized qualification in Psychotherapy, registered with a professional body.
• Experience working with autistic individuals with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assessments and interventions for pupils with complex communication needs.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to develop services and training.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Report Writing

Collaboration

Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Psychotherapy

Level 7 Qualification

Level 5 Qualification with Experience

Job description

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!

Job Title: Psychotherapist

Location: Underley Gardens School, Kirkby Lonsdale, Lancashire LA6 2DZ

Salary: GBP41,338 - GBP56,800 pro rata, DOE

Hours: 24 hours per week, 3 days per week, (days negotiable)

Contract: Permanent, Term-Time only

Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Psychotherapist to join our Clinical Teams at Underley Gardens School in Kirkby Lonsdale. You will work as a key member of our clinical teams, delivering assessments and interventions for pupils with complex communication needs, autism, and related emotional needs.

You will implement a holistic, therapeutic approach, ensuring pupils' safety, comfort, and health. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, interventions, documentation, report writing, and collaborating with the onsite clinical team to develop clinical services, including staff and parent training.

Our multidisciplinary Clinical Team fosters a nurturing environment where pupils can flourish, with a strong safeguarding culture. We prioritize listening to and respecting our pupils, involving them in decisions affecting them where possible.

We aim for excellence in supporting our pupils and are the leading service provider in the UK. We seek a Psychotherapist who shares our vision: building futures by empowering vulnerable people to be happy and independent.

Location

Underley Gardens School, Kirkby Lonsdale, Lancashire LA6 2DZ

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the UK's largest independent provider of special needs education, serving communities across England, Scotland, and Wales. We are proud to be a 'Great Place to Work' for five consecutive years. Our brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.

Essential Criteria

• Recognized qualification, e.g., Master's Degree in Psychotherapy, registered with the appropriate professional body
• Minimum Level 7 qualification or Level 5 with relevant experience
• Clear report writing skills for clinical and research activities
• Registration with BABCP or NCPC, and HCPC where applicable
• Experience working with autistic individuals with complex needs
• Ability to work independently under supervision
• Experience in multi-professional teams or services
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Full UK driving license and access to a car

Benefits and Rewards

We offer a supportive, inclusive environment with opportunities for career development. Benefits include a professional support network, pension, discounts, training, wellbeing programmes, cycle scheme, and flexible benefits. The role offers 80% of contractual hours for 100% pay, subject to probation, as part of the 4-day working week trial. Family support benefits are also provided.

Further details are available in the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For inquiries, contact us directly.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. Successful applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

Vacancy ID 271466